Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. Claimant failed to provide written reasons by 24 September 2024 or request a hearing after being given opportunity to show cause why claim should not be struck out.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 10 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 24 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 request a hearing.
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 show cause but failed to provide an acceptable reason or request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must actively engage with tribunal directions and deadlines or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even after being given a final opportunity to explain.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 120128/2009
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No