Reeves v HR Connect [2011] NIIT 5786_09IT (14 January 2011)

Reeves v HR Connect [2011] NIIT 5786_09IT (14 January 2011)

The claimant acted unreasonably in conducting the proceedings by disclosing a settlement offer, and taking into account her ability to pay, a costs order of £500.00 is appropriate.

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Citation
[2011] NIIT 5786_09IT
Parties
Claimant: Margaret Reeves; Respondent: H R Connect; Respondent: Department of Finance and Personnel
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
14 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Decision on Costs After Partial Hearing and Recusal
Outcome
Costs order made against claimant
Legal Topics
Costs, Unreasonable Conduct, Tribunal Procedure
Employment Law Costs Unreasonable Conduct Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Margaret Reeves

Claimant

H R Connect

Respondent

Department of Finance and Personnel

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Decision on Costs After Partial Hearing and Recusal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an order for costs should be made against the claimant and in what amount

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant acted unreasonably in conducting the proceedings by disclosing a settlement offer, and taking into account her ability to pay, a costs order of £500.00 is appropriate.

Court Disposition

Costs order made against claimant

Orders

  • Claimant to pay respondents £500.00 plus VAT by way of costs