Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. Claimant was given opportunity to provide reasons or request hearing by 26 September 2024 but failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.
Facts
Ms Black brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 121111/2008. On 12 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 26 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 engage with the process but failed to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121111/2008
- 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