McCann v Fiona Baxter [2010] NIIT 7344_09IT (08 June 2010)

McCann v Fiona Baxter [2010] NIIT 7344_09IT (08 June 2010)

The claim was dismissed because the claimant failed to comply with tribunal orders, did not respond to correspondence, and did not prosecute the claim. No order for costs was made as the claimant was not given an opportunity to respond to the costs application.

Citation
[2010] NIIT 7344_09IT
Parties
Claimant: Martina McCann; Respondent: Fiona Baxter
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
08 June 2010
Procedural Posture
Unfair Dismissal / Final Decision
Outcome
claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Strike Out for Want of Prosecution, Costs
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Strike Out for Want of Prosecution Costs

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Parties

Martina McCann

Claimant

Fiona Baxter

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Unfair Dismissal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim should be dismissed for want of prosecution
  2. 2 Whether an order for costs should be made against the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was dismissed because the claimant failed to comply with tribunal orders, did not respond to correspondence, and did not prosecute the claim. No order for costs was made as the claimant was not given an opportunity to respond to the costs application.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed

Orders

  • Claim of unfair dismissal dismissed
  • No order for costs