Shortt v Asda Stores Ltd [2015] NIIT 00656_15IT (24 November 2015)

The tribunal found that the claimant's claim should not be struck out as the reasons provided at the hearing justified allowing the claim to proceed.

Citation: [2015] NIIT 00656_15IT
Parties: Claimant: Dermot Shortt; Respondent: Asda Stores Limited
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 24 November 2015
Procedural Posture: Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome: Claim not struck out
Legal Topics: Strike Out Applications, Case Management, Compliance With Tribunal Orders

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Dermot Shortt

Claimant

Asda Stores Limited

Respondent

Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review

1 Whether the claimant complied with Tribunal Orders regarding Discovery, Additional Information, and Witness Statements
2 Whether the claim should be struck out for non-compliance or failure to actively pursue

The tribunal found that the claimant's claim should not be struck out as the reasons provided at the hearing justified allowing the claim to proceed.

Claim not struck out

Hearing postponed and relisted to 9-20 May 2016 unless alternative dates provided by 26 November 2015
Time limit for Notices for Discovery/Additional Information extended to 10 December 2015; responses by 8 January 2016