Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. The claimant was given until 28 August 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing to show why the claim should not be struck out, but failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.
Facts
Mrs Ward brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2008. The case remained dormant for many years. In August 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 28 August 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 grounds of non-pursuit. Despite being given a clear opportunity to engage with the proceedings or explain the delay, the claimant failed to take any action.
Practical note
A claim that has not been actively pursued for an extended period will be struck out, particularly where the claimant fails to respond to tribunal orders providing a final opportunity to explain the inactivity.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121363/2008
- Decision date
- 28 October 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No