Mr E Denel v Brian James Trailers Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Time Limits : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3401443/2016 (20 February 2017)

Mr E Denel v Brian James Trailers Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Time Limits : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3401443/2016 (20 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the claim for unfair dismissal was not brought within the statutory time limit and it was not satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. The breach of contract claim was also out of time.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3401443/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr E Denel; Respondent: Brian James Trailers Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Time Limits, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Time Limits Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr E Denel

Claimant

Brian James Trailers Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether the claim was brought within the applicable time limits

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claim for unfair dismissal was not brought within the statutory time limit and it was not satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. The breach of contract claim was also out of time.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • The claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract are dismissed as out of time.