Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. The claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's order dated 5 September 2024 requesting written reasons or a hearing request by 19 September 2024.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with a case number from 2005. On 5 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 19 September 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out. 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's failure to respond to the tribunal's order or provide acceptable reasons meant the claim could not proceed.
Practical note
Claimants must actively respond to tribunal orders and pursue their claims or risk strike-out for non-pursuit under rule 37(1)(d).
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 106337/2005
- 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