Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) because the claimant failed to actively pursue the claim. The claimant was given an opportunity until 19 September 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing but failed to respond or give acceptable reasons.
Facts
Mrs J Liddle brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 121190/2008. On 5 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 19 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 acceptable reasons.
Decision
The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out but failed to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or risk having their claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 37(1)(d).
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121190/2008
- Decision date
- 8 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No