Scotland Case Commentaries

Limitations on Successive Adjudications: ENGENDA v PETROINEOS Establishes Boundaries for Re-Adjudication on Damages Claims

Date: Mar 27, 2024

Limitations on Successive Adjudications: ENGENDA v PETROINEOS Establishes Boundaries for Re-Adjudication on Damages Claims Introduction The case of ENGENDA GROUP LIMITED against PETROINEOS...

Ensuring Fair Trial Standards in Remote Proceedings: The Landmark Decision in Spence and Steele v HMA [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_11

Date: Mar 27, 2024

Ensuring Fair Trial Standards in Remote Proceedings: The Landmark Decision in Spence and Steele v HMA [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_11 Introduction The case of Spence and Steele v His Majesty's Advocate (HMA),...

Retention Rights in Commercial Contracts: Insights from Jones vs. Craigton Holdings Ltd [2024] ScotCS CSOH_33

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Retention Rights in Commercial Contracts: Insights from Jones vs. Craigton Holdings Ltd [2024] ScotCS CSOH_33 Introduction The case of Kevan Jones and Susan Jones against Craigton Holdings Limited...

Limitation of Article 13(3) Jurisdiction Post-Brexit: Insights from Morrison v Mapfre Middlesea Insurance PLC and City Sightseeing Malta Ltd [2024] CSOH 34

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Limitation of Article 13(3) Jurisdiction Post-Brexit: Insights from Morrison v Mapfre Middlesea Insurance PLC and City Sightseeing Malta Ltd [2024] CSOH 34 Introduction The case of Simon Morrison v...

Clarifying Limitation Periods for Psychiatric Injury Claims: Drouet v Milligan [2024] CSOH 32

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Clarifying Limitation Periods for Psychiatric Injury Claims: Drouet v Milligan [2024] CSOH 32 Introduction The case of Fiona Drouet and others against Angus Milligan ([2024] CSOH 32) adjudicated by...

Judicial Review of License Conditions in AB's Release: Establishing Legal Precedents

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Judicial Review of License Conditions in AB's Release: Establishing Legal Precedents Introduction The case of AB v Scottish Ministers ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_30) before the Scottish Court of Session...

Recognition of Proportionality in Domestic Abuse Cases: AB v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Recognition of Proportionality in Domestic Abuse Cases: AB v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of AB against Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] ScotCS...

Understanding Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Corporate Transactions: Kidd v Lime Rock Management LLP & Others ([2024] CSOH 28)

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Understanding Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Corporate Transactions: Kidd v Lime Rock Management LLP & Others ([2024] CSOH 28) Introduction The case of Robert Gordon Kidd against Lime Rock Management...

Affirmation of Fisheries Act 2020's Regulatory Scope: Upholding Economic Link Conditions in Scottish Sea Fishing Licences

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Affirmation of Fisheries Act 2020's Regulatory Scope: Upholding Economic Link Conditions in Scottish Sea Fishing Licences Introduction The case of Scottish Fishermen's Organisation Ltd and Another...

Balancing Open Justice and Privacy: New Precedents on Reporting Restrictions in Contempt Proceedings

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Balancing Open Justice and Privacy: New Precedents on Reporting Restrictions in Contempt Proceedings Introduction The case The Presiding Coroner of Northern Ireland against Soldier F [2024] CSOH 26...

Arnold Clark v. Jillann Stewart: Clarifying Matrimonial Property Division and Financial Provision under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Arnold Clark v. Jillann Stewart: Clarifying Matrimonial Property Division and Financial Provision under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 Introduction The case of John Arnold Clark (Pursuer) against...

Corroboration Standards in Omnibus Assault Charges: Insights from JH v His Majesty's Advocate [2024] HCJAC 10

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Corroboration Standards in Omnibus Assault Charges: Insights from JH v His Majesty's Advocate [2024] HCJAC 10 Introduction The case of JH v His Majesty's Advocate [2024] HCJAC 10 represents a pivotal...

Enforcement of Loan Agreements and the Limits of Personal Bar: Insights from Keith Logie Inch v Totten [2024] CSOH 25

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Enforcement of Loan Agreements and the Limits of Personal Bar: Insights from Keith Logie Inch and Another v Margaret Mary Totten [2024] CSOH 25 Introduction The case of Keith Logie Inch and Another...

Sky Ltd v Airlie: Broad Interpretation of 'Communication to the Public' in Copyright Law

Date: Mar 2, 2024

Sky Ltd v Airlie: Broad Interpretation of 'Communication to the Public' in Copyright Law Introduction In the landmark case Sky Limited and Another v Christopher Airlie ([2024] CSOH 22), the Scottish...

Imran Ahmad v Lord Advocate: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Claimant Credibility in Malicious Prosecution Cases

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Imran Ahmad v Lord Advocate: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Claimant Credibility in Malicious Prosecution Cases Introduction The case of Imran Ahmad against the Lord Advocate ([2024] CSOH 23)...

Refining the 'Grave Risk' Standard under the Hague Convention: Insights from [2024] CSOH 24

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Refining the 'Grave Risk' Standard under the Hague Convention: Insights from [2024] CSOH 24 Introduction The case of JL vs. Orders under the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 ([2024] CSOH 24)...

R v. S ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_21): Establishing Priority of Maternal Residence in Relocation Cases Under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995

Date: Feb 29, 2024

R v. S ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_21): Establishing Priority of Maternal Residence in Relocation Cases Under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 Introduction The case of R (Mother) vs. S (Father) ([2024]...

Unreasonable Litigation Conduct: Livingston Football Club Ltd v Neil Hogarth [2024] CSOH 19

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Unreasonable Litigation Conduct: Livingston Football Club Ltd v Neil Hogarth [2024] CSOH 19 Introduction The case of Livingston Football Club Limited ("the Pursuer") versus Neil Hogarth ("the...

Clarifying Condition Precedent for Loss and Expense Claims in Construction Contracts: FES Ltd v HFD Construction Group Ltd

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Clarifying Condition Precedent for Loss and Expense Claims in Construction Contracts: FES Ltd v HFD Construction Group Ltd 1. Introduction The case of FES Limited versus HFD Construction Group...

Prioritizing Eyewitness Testimony over Forensic Evidence in Testamentary Authenticity – Lee Donald Barclay v Thorntons Trustees Ltd [2024] ScotCS CSOH_18

Date: Feb 24, 2024

Prioritizing Eyewitness Testimony over Forensic Evidence in Testamentary Authenticity Case: Lee Donald Barclay v Thorntons Trustees Ltd and Others ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_18) Introduction The case of Lee...