Creighton v Tarat Ltd [2008] NIIT 582_08IT (06 October 2008)

Creighton v Tarat Ltd [2008] NIIT 582_08IT (06 October 2008)

The claim was not presented within three months of the effective date of termination, and the tribunal was not satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable for the complaint to be presented within that time, given the claimant's experience and knowledge.

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Citation
[2008] NIIT 582_08IT
Parties
Claimant: George Creighton; Respondent: Tarat Limited
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
06 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Preliminary Issue on Time Bar of Contract Claim
Outcome
Claim dismissed as out of time
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Time Limits for Bringing Claims, Extension of Jurisdiction
Employment Law Breach of Contract Time Limits for Bringing Claims Extension of Jurisdiction

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Parties

George Creighton

Claimant

Tarat Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Preliminary Issue on Time Bar of Contract Claim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant's breach of contract claim was presented within the statutory time limit
  2. 2 Whether it was not reasonably practicable for the complaint to be presented within the time limit

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was not presented within three months of the effective date of termination, and the tribunal was not satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable for the complaint to be presented within that time, given the claimant's experience and knowledge.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed as out of time

Orders

  • The Industrial Tribunal shall not entertain the claimant's contract claim.