McQuitty v Jonathan Watson [2011] NIIT 2171_10IT (20 January 2011)

McQuitty v Jonathan Watson [2011] NIIT 2171_10IT (20 January 2011)

The tribunal found insufficient information in the papers to make findings in the claimant’s favour, and as the burden of proof lies with the claimant, the claims were dismissed.

Citation
[2011] NIIT 2171_10IT
Parties
Claimant: Loraine McQuitty; Respondent: Jonathan Watson
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
20 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing; Neither Party Attended
Outcome
Claims dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Unfair Dismissal, Breach of Contract
Employment Law Constructive Unfair Dismissal Breach of Contract

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Parties

Loraine McQuitty

Claimant

Jonathan Watson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing; Neither Party Attended

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was constructively unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found insufficient information in the papers to make findings in the claimant’s favour, and as the burden of proof lies with the claimant, the claims were dismissed.

Court Disposition

Claims dismissed

Orders

  • Claimant’s claims are dismissed