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 26 September 2024 or request a hearing following tribunal's order of 12 September 2024.
Facts
Mrs Baggley brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. The tribunal gave her an opportunity on 12 September 2024 to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or request a hearing to show why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued, following the claimant's failure to comply with the tribunal's order or request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must actively engage with tribunal orders and deadlines or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even without a hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121099/2008
- Decision date
- 27 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No