Claimant v Studio Duquette Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have done so. The tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and it was dismissed.
Facts
The claimant, Miss Simona Bielskyte, brought claims against Studio Duquette Limited and its director Ms Grigorjevaite. The nature of the underlying claims is not specified in the judgment. The claimant represented herself while the respondents were represented by the director.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have submitted it in time. The tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and dismissed it.
Practical note
Even where a claim may have merit, failure to submit it within the statutory time limit will result in dismissal if it was reasonably practicable to present it in time, and tribunals will strictly enforce jurisdictional time limits.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6011882/2024
- Decision date
- 30 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No