Claimant v Dundee City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 38(1)(d). Claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons by deadline or request a hearing after being given opportunity by tribunal.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against Dundee City Council. On 9 December 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 23 December 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 38(1)(d) for non-pursuit. The claimant had been given a clear deadline and opportunity to explain why the claim should continue but failed to engage with the tribunal process.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders; failure to engage with case management directions will result in strike-out for non-pursuit.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 4117849/2014
- Decision date
- 17 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Dundee City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No