Claimant v Smiths Detection Watford Limited

Outcome

Facts

The respondent, Smiths Detection Watford Limited, applied to strike out the claimant Mr H Khalid's employment tribunal claim. The hearing took place in person at Watford with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by a solicitor, Mrs Evans. The tribunal heard oral submissions from both parties regarding the strike-out application.

Decision

Employment Judge Dick refused the respondent's application to strike out the claim. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. The case will therefore proceed to a future hearing on its merits.

Practical note