Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 37(1)(d). Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's opportunity to give reasons or request a hearing by 24 September 2024.
Facts
Mrs Holmes brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2009. The claim was not actively pursued. On 10 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 24 September 2024 to provide 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 final opportunity to explain why the claim should continue but failed to respond adequately or request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or face strike-out for non-pursuit even in long-standing cases.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 114547/2009
- 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