Scotland Case Commentaries

Establishing Group Proceedings for Environmental Claims: The Mackay v Nissan & Renault Case

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Establishing Group Proceedings for Environmental Claims: The Mackay v Nissan & Renault Case Introduction The case of Joseph Mackay against Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Others ([2024] CSOH 68) marks a...

Enforcement of Contractual Obligations in Intellectual Property Agreements: DeepMatter Ltd v University Court of the University of Glasgow (2024)

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Enforcement of Contractual Obligations in Intellectual Property Agreements: DeepMatter Ltd v University Court of the University of Glasgow (2024) Introduction The case of DeepMatter Ltd against the...

Affirmation of Public Right of Vehicular Passage in MacNab v Highland Council [2024] ScotCS CSIH_17

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Affirmation of Public Right of Vehicular Passage in MacNab v Highland Council [2024] ScotCS CSIH_17 Introduction The case of Alasdair John MacNab against Highland Council ([2024] ScotCS CSIH_17)...

Finality in Litigation and Fraud on the Court: Insights from JOHN GLARE AGAINST CLYDESDALE BANK PLC [2024] CSIH 16

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Finality in Litigation and Fraud on the Court: Insights from JOHN GLARE AGAINST CLYDESDALE BANK PLC [2024] CSIH 16 Introduction The case of John Glare against Clydesdale Bank PLC ([2024] CSIH 16)...

Balance of Convenience in Public Contracts: AMEY OW LTD v North Lanarkshire Council [2024] ScotCS CSOH_66

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Balance of Convenience in Public Contracts: AMEY OW LTD v North Lanarkshire Council [2024] ScotCS CSOH_66 Introduction The case of AMEY OW Limited (the pursuer) versus North Lanarkshire Council (the...

Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Medical Records in Scottish Insurance Law: Establishing the Balance Between Confidentiality and Contractual Rights

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Medical Records in Scottish Insurance Law: Establishing the Balance Between Confidentiality and Contractual Rights Introduction The case of Gillian Cowie against...

Clarifying Honest or Reasonable Belief in Consent and Advocate Depute Conduct: Insights from Clark Thomson v HM Advocate [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_30

Date: Jun 27, 2024

Clarifying Honest or Reasonable Belief in Consent and Advocate Depute Conduct: Insights from Clark Thomson v HM Advocate [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_30 Introduction The case of Clark Thomson v HM Advocate...

Prioritizing Family Life under Article 8: High Court Overturns Extradition Order in PK v Lord Advocate [2024]

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Prioritizing Family Life under Article 8: High Court Overturns Extradition Order in PK v Lord Advocate [2024] 1. Introduction The case of PK v Lord Advocate ([2024] ScotHC HCJAC_25) marks a...

Interpreting Section 10 of the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010: Limits on Suspended Legal Proceedings in the Commercial Court

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Interpreting Section 10 of the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010: Limits on Suspended Legal Proceedings in the Commercial Court Introduction The case of Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd against Bakkafrost...

Equal Sharing Affirmed in Complex Cross-Border Divorce Under Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Equal Sharing Affirmed in Complex Cross-Border Divorce Under Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 Introduction The case of Patina Omarova or Mackay versus Colin Mackenzie Mackay ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_61)...

Discretionary Transfer of Judicial Review Applications to the Upper Tribunal in Immigration Cases - JR v Advocate General for Scotland [2024] CSOH 64

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Discretionary Transfer of Judicial Review Applications to the Upper Tribunal in Immigration Cases JR v Advocate General for Scotland [2024] CSOH 64 Introduction The case of JR against Advocate...

Refusal of Skilled Worker Application Due to Immigration Bail: AH v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Refusal of Skilled Worker Application Due to Immigration Bail: AH v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of AH v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] ScotCS...

Forthwell Ltd v Pontagadea UK Ltd [2024] CSOH 59: Establishing Policy-Based Exceptions for Transferred Loss and Insurance Clauses in Scots Law

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Forthwell Ltd v Pontagadea UK Ltd [2024] CSOH 59: Establishing Policy-Based Exceptions for Transferred Loss and Insurance Clauses in Scots Law Introduction Forthwell Ltd (the Pursuer) vs. Pontagadea...

Strict Criteria for Assignment Validity and Prescription Interruption in Scottish Construction Negligence: TECJET Ltd v Kier Construction Ltd [2024] CSOH 60

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Strict Criteria for Assignment Validity and Prescription Interruption in Scottish Construction Negligence: TECJET Ltd v Kier Construction Ltd [2024] CSOH 60 Introduction TECJET Limited, the pursuer,...

Prescription and Limitation in Construction Contracts: The Tilbury Douglas v Ove Arup & Partners Case

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Prescription and Limitation in Construction Contracts: The Tilbury Douglas v Ove Arup & Partners Case Introduction The legal landscape surrounding construction contracts often grapples with issues of...

Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Public Procurement: Roche Diagnostics Ltd v Greater Glasgow Health Board [2024] CSOH 55

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Public Procurement: Roche Diagnostics Ltd v Greater Glasgow Health Board [2024] CSOH 55 Introduction The case of Roche Diagnostics Ltd against Greater Glasgow Health...

Reaffirming Landlord's Statutory Duties: Comprehensive Commentary on SIMON PELOSI AND OTHERS AGAINST LANARKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD ([2024] CSOH 56)

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Reaffirming Landlord's Statutory Duties: Comprehensive Commentary on SIMON PELOSI AND OTHERS AGAINST LANARKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD ([2024] CSOH 56) Introduction The case of SIMON PELOSI AND...

Imran Ahmad v. The Lord Advocate: Landmark Ruling on Expenses in Malicious Prosecution

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Imran Ahmad v. The Lord Advocate: Landmark Ruling on Expenses in Malicious Prosecution Introduction The case of Imran Ahmad against The Lord Advocate ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_54) represents a significant...

Narrow Interpretation of Mesothelioma Exception in Damages (Scotland) Act 2011: The Elaine Crozier v Scottish Power UK PLC Decision

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Narrow Interpretation of Mesothelioma Exception in Damages (Scotland) Act 2011: The Elaine Crozier v Scottish Power UK PLC Decision Introduction The case of Elaine Crozier or Veale and Others against...

Broadfoot v HMA: Defining 'Benefit Obtained' in Confiscation Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2022

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Broadfoot v HMA: Defining 'Benefit Obtained' in Confiscation Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2022 Introduction The case of Grant Robert Broadfoot versus His Majesty's Advocate (HMA) represents...