Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue the claim. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal order dated 12 September 2024 requiring written reasons or request for hearing by 26 September 2024.
Facts
Ms A Coutts brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 12 September 2024, the tribunal ordered her to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to comply with this order or provide any acceptable reason.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's unless order and did not request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders or risk strike out for non-pursuit.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121166/2008
- Decision date
- 13 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No