Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit after claimant failed to provide written reasons by 24 September 2024 or request a hearing following the tribunal's order of 10 September 2024.
Facts
Mrs Hughes brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 121151/2008. On 10 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 24 September 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or provide any acceptable reason.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given adequate opportunity to explain or request a hearing but failed to engage with the tribunal process.
Practical note
Claimants must actively engage with tribunal orders and deadlines or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even in long-standing cases.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121151/2008
- Decision date
- 28 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No