Cases6006598/2024

Claimant v Scott Baines & Kristian Heames t/a Football Development Schools

7 January 2025Before Employment Judge HeapMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment

Facts

Ms Munton brought a claim against Football Development Schools, a partnership operated by Scott Baines and Kristian Heames. The claim was issued on 24 July 2024 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required timeframe.

Decision

Employment Judge Heap made a Rule 22 default judgment in favour of the claimant on 7 January 2025. The claim succeeded because the respondent failed to respond. A preliminary hearing has been listed for 20 January 2025 to make orders preparing for a remedy hearing.

Practical note

Failure to submit a valid ET3 response on time will result in a default judgment against the respondent under Rule 22, with only remedy remaining to be determined.

Case details

Case number
6006598/2024
Decision date
7 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
education
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No