Simpson v Wm A Merrick (Formerly T/A W A Merrick and Co Solicitors): EAT 7 May 2010

EAT PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Preliminary issues
Employer entitled to counterclaim under Article 4 Employment Tribunals (Extension of Jurisdiction) England and Wales Order 1994 when a bankrupt Claimant makes a claim for damages under s3(2) Employment Act 1996 whether or not claim is a nullity because Claimant has not obtained permission of the official receiver or an assignment of the claim before bringing it.

Judges:

Mitting J

Citations:

[2010] UKEAT 0490 – 09 – 0705

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Employment Tribunals (Extension of Jurisdiction) England & Wales Order 1994, Employment Act 1996 3(2)

Employment

Updated: 21 August 2022; Ref: scu.420257