Thompson v Basil Knipe Electrics Ltd [2011] NIIT 02136_10IT (11 April 2011)
The tribunal found the claimant's claim of unfair (constructive) dismissal to be misconceived and dismissed it, ordering the claimant to pay costs to the respondent.
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- Citation
- [2011] NIIT 02136_10IT
- Parties
- Claimant: David William Thompson; Respondent: Basil Knipe Electrics Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- Northern Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 11 April 2011
- Procedural Posture
- Unfair (constructive) Dismissal / Final Decision
- Outcome
- claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Unfair Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal, Costs
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Parties
David William Thompson
Claimant
Basil Knipe Electrics Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Unfair (constructive) Dismissal / Final Decision
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly (constructively) dismissed
- 2 Whether the claimant is liable for costs
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found the claimant's claim of unfair (constructive) dismissal to be misconceived and dismissed it, ordering the claimant to pay costs to the respondent.
Court Disposition
claim dismissed
Orders
- Claimant's claim of unfair (constructive) dismissal is dismissed.
- Claimant is ordered to pay £100.00 to the respondent in respect of costs.
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[ Home ] [ Databases ] [ World Law ] [ Multidatabase Search ] [ Help ] [ Feedback ] [ DONATE ] Industrial Tribunals Northern Ireland Decisions You are here: BAILII >> Databases >> Industrial Tribunals Northern Ireland Decisions >> Thompson v Basil Knipe Electrics Ltd [2011] NIIT 02136_10IT (11 April 2011) URL: https://www.bailii.org/nie/cases/NIIT/2011/02136_10IT.html Cite as: [2011] NIIT 02136_10IT, [2011] NIIT 2136_10IT [ New search ] [ Printable RTF version ] [ Help ] THE INDUSTRIAL TRIBUNALS CASE REF: 2136/10 CLAIMANT: David William Thompson RESPONDENT: Basil Knipe Electrics Ltd DECISION The unanimous decision of the tribunal is that the claimant’s claim of unfair (constructive) dismissal be dismissed. It is ordered that the claimant pay to the respondent the sum of £100.00 in respect of costs incurred by the latter. Constitution of Tribunal: Chairman: Mr D Buchanan Members: Miss Jacqueline Townsley Mr James Barbour Appearances: The claimant appeared in person and was not represented. The respondent was represented by Mr M Robinson, Barrister-at-Law, instructed by Stephen Hastings & Company, Solicitors. 1. The claimant’s claim of unfair (constructive) dismissal is dismissed. 2. The claimant is ordered to pay to the respondent company the sum of £100.00 in respect of costs incurred by the latter. The tribunal is satisfied that the bringing of the proceedings by the claimant is misconceived. 3. Reasons were given at the hearing. Chairman: Date and place of hearing: 21 – 24 March 2011, Belfast Date decision recorded in register and issued to parties: BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/nie/cases/NIIT/2011/02136_10IT.html