Cases→3305678/2024

Claimant v Hook 2 Sisters Limited

21 February 2025Before Employment Judge LaidlerBury St Edmundsremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim dismissed under Rule 47 for claimant's failure to attend the preliminary hearing. The claimant did not attend and was not represented at the hearing.

Facts

This was a preliminary hearing before the Employment Tribunal. The claimant, Mr C J Kennell Webb, brought a claim against his former employer Hook 2 Sisters Limited. The hearing was conducted remotely by CVP on 28 January 2025. The claimant failed to attend the hearing and was not represented.

Decision

Employment Judge Laidler dismissed the claim under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules 2024 due to the claimant's failure to attend the preliminary hearing. The respondent was represented by a solicitor but the hearing could not proceed in the claimant's absence.

Practical note

Claims will be dismissed under Rule 47 where a claimant fails to attend a preliminary hearing without explanation or representation.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Rules 2024 Rule 47

Case details

Case number
3305678/2024
Decision date
21 February 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Hook 2 Sisters Limited
Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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