Wallace v Bridge Water Academy [2007] NIIT 2366_06 (11 May 2007)

Wallace v Bridge Water Academy [2007] NIIT 2366_06 (11 May 2007)

The claim was not presented within the statutory three-month period, and the claimant did not appear to provide reasons for delay; therefore, the tribunal lacks jurisdiction and must dismiss the claim.

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Citation
[2007] NIIT 2366_06
Parties
Claimant: Alan Cecil Wallace; Respondent: Bridge Water Academy; Respondent: Department for Employment & Learning
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
11 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Employment Claim / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
claim dismissed for want of jurisdiction
Legal Topics
Time Limits, Jurisdiction, Unlawful Deduction From Wages
Employment Law Time Limits Jurisdiction Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Alan Cecil Wallace

Claimant

Bridge Water Academy

Respondent

Department for Employment & Learning

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Claim / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim was brought within the statutory three-month time limit under Article 55 of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996
  2. 2 Whether it was not reasonably practicable for the claim to be presented within that time

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was not presented within the statutory three-month period, and the claimant did not appear to provide reasons for delay; therefore, the tribunal lacks jurisdiction and must dismiss the claim.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed for want of jurisdiction