Claimant v East Renfrewshire Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide written reasons by 27 September 2024 or request a hearing after being given the opportunity by the Tribunal on 13 September 2024.
Facts
Ms Murray brought a claim against East Renfrewshire Council in 2008. On 13 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 27 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 acceptable reasons.
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 a clear opportunity to respond but failed to do so, leading to the strike-out.
Practical note
Claimants must respond to tribunal notices and actively pursue their claims, or face strike-out under rule 37(1)(d) even if the claim has been pending for many years.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 114513/2008
- Decision date
- 27 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- East Renfrewshire Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No