Claimant v Clackmannanshire District Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for non-pursuit. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's order of 13 September 2024 to provide reasons or request a hearing by 27 September 2024.
Facts
This is a strike-out judgment where the claimant Ms C C Sutherland brought a claim against Clackmannanshire District Council in 2008. On 13 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 27 September 2024 or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders, or face strike-out for non-pursuit under rule 38.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 116073/2008
- Decision date
- 11 February 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No