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 order dated 12 September 2024 requiring written reasons by 26 September 2024 or requesting a hearing to show why claim should not be struck out.
Facts
Mrs Fulton brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 12 September 2024, the tribunal gave her 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 any acceptable reason.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it has not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to show cause but failed to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must respond to tribunal case management orders or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even if the underlying claim might have merit.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 107448/2005
- Decision date
- 14 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No