Lee -Kelly v Lightstep Limited [2011] NIIT 00773_08IT (15 July 2011)

Lee -Kelly v Lightstep Limited [2011] NIIT 00773_08IT (15 July 2011)

The tribunal has no jurisdiction due to a valid compromise agreement, and the claimant’s unreasonable conduct justifies a costs order.

Citation
[2011] NIIT 00773_08IT
Parties
Claimant: Maurice Lee-Kelly; Respondent: Lightstep Limited
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
15 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
Claim struck out; costs awarded against claimant.
Legal Topics
Compromise Agreements, Jurisdiction, Costs Orders
Employment Law Compromise Agreements Jurisdiction Costs Orders

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Parties

Maurice Lee-Kelly

Claimant

Lightstep Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the claimant’s claim in light of a compromise agreement
  2. 2 Whether the claimant’s conduct warrants a costs order

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal has no jurisdiction due to a valid compromise agreement, and the claimant’s unreasonable conduct justifies a costs order.

Court Disposition

Claim struck out; costs awarded against claimant.

Orders

  • Claimant’s claim struck out
  • Claimant to pay respondent costs of £250.00