Business Management Software Ltd and Automatic Data Processing Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant withdrew his claim at 10:17pm on 5 January 2026, the day before the final hearing was scheduled to commence. The tribunal found the withdrawal to be clear, unequivocal and unambiguous. The claimant's subsequent assertion that he might bring further claims in civil court did not constitute a good reason to stay proceedings, and the claim was dismissed pursuant to rule 51 of The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.

The claimant withdrew his claim in a clear, unequivocal and unambiguous manner via email, having had several hours to reflect on the matter. His subsequent indication that he might pursue alternative remedies in civil court did not constitute a legitimate reason to prevent dismissal, as the interests of justice favoured bringing the proceedings to a conclusion.

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• •Whether claimant's withdrawal was clear and unequivocal
• •Whether claim should be dismissed following withdrawal
• •Whether dismissal would be in the interests of justice

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