Huddleson v Macmillan/Cab Partnership [2008] NIIT 572_08IT (06 November 2008)

The claimant's conduct did not meet the threshold for striking out, a fair trial remains possible, and the circumstances do not justify striking out the claim.

Citation: [2008] NIIT 572_08IT
Parties: Claimant: Paul Nelson Huddleson; Respondent: Macmillan/Cab Partnership
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 06 November 2008
Procedural Posture: Pre Hearing Review / Application to Strike Out Claim
Outcome: claim not struck out
Legal Topics: Strike Out Applications, Disability Discrimination, Case Management, Procedural Fairness

Employment Law Strike Out Applications Disability Discrimination Case Management Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Paul Nelson Huddleson

Claimant

Macmillan/Cab Partnership

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Pre Hearing Review / Application to Strike Out Claim

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant's claim should be struck out for scandalous, unreasonable, or vexatious conduct
2 Whether the claim should be struck out for failure to actively pursue

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's conduct did not meet the threshold for striking out, a fair trial remains possible, and the circumstances do not justify striking out the claim.

Court Disposition

claim not struck out

Orders

Case to be re-listed for Case Management Discussion as soon as possible