Thompson v Hickland Haulage Ltd [2007] NIIT 2479_06 (22 March 2007)

Thompson v Hickland Haulage Ltd [2007] NIIT 2479_06 (22 March 2007)

The tribunal adjourned the hearing and amended the respondent's name, declining to adjudicate on the merits of any future application to review rejection of a late response.

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Citation
[2007] NIIT 2479_06
Parties
Claimant: Albert Ernest Thompson; Respondent: Hickland Haulage Limited
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
22 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Preliminary Hearing; Adjournment Prior to Final Hearing
Outcome
Adjourned; amendment of respondent's name ordered
Legal Topics
Extension of Time for Response, Amendment of Party Name, Adjournment of Hearing
Employment Law Procedural Law Extension of Time for Response Amendment of Party Name Adjournment of Hearing

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Parties

Albert Ernest Thompson

Claimant

Hickland Haulage Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Preliminary Hearing; Adjournment Prior to Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend time for presentation of response by respondent
  2. 2 Whether to amend the name of the respondent
  3. 3 Whether to adjourn the final hearing

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal adjourned the hearing and amended the respondent's name, declining to adjudicate on the merits of any future application to review rejection of a late response.

Court Disposition

Adjourned; amendment of respondent's name ordered

Orders

  • The name of the respondent is amended to Hickland Haulage Limited.
  • The hearing is re-listed on the first open date after 1st June 2007.