Claimant v Inverclyde Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. The claimant was given an opportunity on 7 November to provide written reasons by 21 November 2023 or request a hearing but failed to do so. The tribunal determined the claim had not been actively pursued.
Facts
The claimant filed a claim in 2010 against Inverclyde Council but subsequently failed to actively pursue it. On 7 November, the tribunal issued an unless order giving the claimant until 21 November 2023 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond by the deadline.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. The claimant was given a final opportunity to explain why the claim should continue but failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing, leading to the claim being dismissed.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and comply with tribunal directions, including unless orders, or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 100754/2010
- Decision date
- 11 January 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Inverclyde Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No