Claimant v Argyll & Bute Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) because it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given until 19 February 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing but failed to do so.
Facts
Mr Croft filed a claim against Argyll & Bute Council in 2011. The case remained dormant for over 12 years. On 29 January 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 19 February 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond.
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 or request a hearing after being given the opportunity to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims or risk strike-out, even where claims have been pending for many years.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 112593/2011
- Decision date
- 1 March 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No