Claimant v Total BGS Energy Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim for breach of contract was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. As the claim was out of time and no extension could be granted, it was dismissed.
Facts
Mr Croucher brought a claim for breach of contract against his former employer Total BGS Energy Limited. The claim was heard as a preliminary hearing to determine whether it had been presented within the applicable time limit.
Decision
The tribunal found that the breach of contract claim had not been presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented it in time. Accordingly, the claim was dismissed as out of time.
Practical note
Claimants must present breach of contract claims within the strict time limits and will not be granted an extension where the tribunal finds it was reasonably practicable to comply with the deadline.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6016575/2024
- Decision date
- 13 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No