Claimant v Inverclyde Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. The claimant was given an opportunity until 21 August 2024 to provide reasons or request a hearing but failed to provide an acceptable reason or to request a hearing.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against Inverclyde Council. On 7 August 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 21 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 an acceptable reason.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the basis that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a clear opportunity to respond but failed to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders, or risk having their claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 37(1)(d).
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 123796/2006
- Decision date
- 24 October 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Inverclyde Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No