The original dispute had involved a claim by an individual who stated they had been a former employee under an oral employment contract for sums owed including a bonus. The defendant had issued a statement of defence which stated they had never been an employee and made allegations of fraud. As it was vague there was a court order for them to provide additional evidence which they did not supply as ordered. This case was a request by the claimant that the defendant's statement of defence be struck out and that they be debarred from contesting the case.