Claimant v Lift and Load London Limited

Outcome

Facts

This is a preliminary hearing on the respondent's applications to strike out the claim and for a deposit order. The respondent argued the claim was out of time, that the complaints were criminal matters, and that the claim had no reasonable prospects of success. The claimant was represented by counsel, while the respondent was represented by a litigation executive.

Decision

The tribunal refused all of the respondent's applications. The strike out application was refused as premature, with the time limit issue to be decided at final hearing. The application based on the complaints being criminal matters was refused as the allegations required factual evaluation at the final hearing. The deposit order application was also refused as premature.

Practical note