Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's order of 5 September 2024 requesting reasons or a hearing by 19 September 2024.
Facts
This was a claim brought by Mrs J Maben against Glasgow City Council. On 5 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 19 September 2024 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 failed to provide acceptable reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing within the deadline set.
Practical note
Claimants must respond to tribunal orders and actively pursue their claims or risk strike-out for non-pursuit, even without a hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121193/2008
- Decision date
- 7 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No