Claimant v London Borough of Croydon
Outcome
Other
Facts
This was a reconsideration hearing concerning a previous default judgment made by Employment Judge Fowell under Rule 21 on 10 September 2024. The hearing was conducted remotely by video. The claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal set aside the Rule 21 default judgment that had been entered against the London Borough of Croydon on 10 September 2024. The tribunal also corrected the name of the respondent to 'London Borough of Croydon'.
Practical note
A Rule 21 default judgment can be set aside on reconsideration where the respondent successfully applies, allowing the substantive claim to be defended on its merits.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure Rule 21
Case details
- Case number
- 6003141/2024
- Decision date
- 23 May 2025
- Hearing type
- reconsideration
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- London Borough of Croydon
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No