2017-UNAT-726

2017-UNAT-726, Nielsen

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

Ms Nielsen appealed judgment Nos. UNDT/2016/111 (UNAT Case No. 2016-964) and UNDT/2016/114 (UNAT Case No. 2016-969). UNAT consolidated the two appeals. Ms Nielsen submitted motions to withdraw her appeals following successful mediation discussions and the signing of a settlement agreement. UNAT granted the motions to withdraw the appeals and directed the Registrar to close both UNAT cases.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

UNDT judgment: The Applicant contested decisions surrounding complaints of misconduct that she had made against a number of colleagues. UNDT rejected the applications in judgment Nos. UNDT/2016/111 and UNDT/2016/112.

Legal Principle(s)

There is no reason to require a party to pursue an appeal that he or she no longer deems necessary in the context of his or her case.

Outcome

Closed on withdrawal

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Applicants/ Appellants

Nielsen

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