Scotland Case Commentaries

Victoria Rose v WNL Investments Ltd: Scottish Court of Session's Milestone on Independent Contractor Duty of Care in Negligence Claims

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Victoria Rose v WNL Investments Ltd: Scottish Court of Session's Milestone on Independent Contractor Duty of Care in Negligence Claims Introduction The case of Victoria Rose and others against WNL...

Establishing a Single Course of Conduct in Sexual Offences with Extended Time Gaps: Commentary on [2023] HCJAC 28

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Establishing a Single Course of Conduct in Sexual Offences with Extended Time Gaps: Commentary on [2023] HCJAC 28 Introduction The case of DW against His Majesty's Advocate ([2023] HCJAC 28)...

Establishing Habitual Residence and Best Interests in International Custody Disputes: HS vs TP and LB ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_61)

Date: Jul 21, 2023

Establishing Habitual Residence and Best Interests in International Custody Disputes: HS vs TP and LB ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_61) Introduction This commentary examines the judgment rendered by Lady...

Scottish Court of Session Validates Real Burdens for Common Area Maintenance in Argyll Chambers Appeal

Date: Jul 20, 2023

Scottish Court of Session Validates Real Burdens for Common Area Maintenance in Argyll Chambers Appeal Introduction The case The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited v Chisholm Hunter...

Limits on Recovering Foreign Solicitors' Fees in Scottish Litigation: Analysis of Kirkwood v Thelem Assurances [2023] CSIH 30

Date: Jul 20, 2023

Limits on Recovering Foreign Solicitors' Fees in Scottish Litigation: Analysis of Kirkwood v Thelem Assurances [2023] CSIH 30 Introduction In the reclaiming motion case of Kirkwood v Thelem...

Strict Interpretation of Defined Terms in Joint Venture Contracts: Insights from Lagan Construction Group Ltd v Scot Roads Partnership Project Ltd [2023] CSIH 28

Date: Jul 19, 2023

Strict Interpretation of Defined Terms in Joint Venture Contracts: Insights from Lagan Construction Group Ltd v Scot Roads Partnership Project Ltd [2023] CSIH 28 Introduction The case of Lagan...

Defining Shadow Directorship in Tax Avoidance: Insights from DMWSHNZ Ltd v Bank of Scotland PLC [2023] CSOH 47

Date: Jul 14, 2023

Defining Shadow Directorship in Tax Avoidance: Insights from DMWSHNZ Ltd v Bank of Scotland PLC [2023] CSOH 47 Introduction The case of DMWSHNZ Ltd (in liquidation) and another against Bank of...

Flexible Interpretation of Section 54 Time Limits for Parental Orders: AB and XY v Scottish Court of Session

Date: Jul 14, 2023

Flexible Interpretation of Section 54 Time Limits for Parental Orders: AB and XY v Scottish Court of Session Introduction The case of AB and XY v Scottish Court of Session, adjudicated by Lady...

Exclusion of Exclusive Jurisdiction: Impact of WIBA and Forum Non Conveniens in Campbell v Finlay (Kenya) Ltd

Date: Jul 12, 2023

Exclusion of Exclusive Jurisdiction: Impact of WIBA and Forum Non Conveniens in Campbell v Finlay (Kenya) Ltd Introduction In the case of Hugh Hall Campbell KC against James Finlay (Kenya) Ltd...

Clarifying Legislative Competence: Greene King Ltd vs Lord Advocate on Reserved Matters and Property Rights

Date: Jul 8, 2023

Clarifying Legislative Competence: Greene King Ltd vs Lord Advocate on Reserved Matters and Property Rights Introduction The case of Greene King Ltd and Others vs. The Lord Advocate ([2023] CSIH 27)...

Shaffar-Roggeveen v. Edinburgh University: Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Academic Exclusion Decisions

Date: Jul 8, 2023

Shaffar-Roggeveen v. Edinburgh University: Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Academic Exclusion Decisions Introduction The case of Shaffar-Roggeveen v. Edinburgh University ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_44)...

Equitable Remedy in Eviction Proceedings: Sharif & Another v. Moughal [2023]

Date: Jul 1, 2023

Equitable Remedy in Eviction Proceedings: Sharif & Another v. Moughal [2023] Introduction The case of Mohammad Sharif & Another against Dr. Mohammed Moughal ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_42) adjudicated by the...

Reasonable Handling Fee Determination in Scotland's Deposit and Return Scheme: Abdul Majid & Son Ltd Case

Date: Jul 1, 2023

Reasonable Handling Fee Determination in Scotland's Deposit and Return Scheme: Abdul Majid & Son Ltd Case Introduction The case of Abdul Majid & Son Ltd for Judicial Review ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_41)...

Establishing Nuisance Liability Through Fungal Contamination: Chalmers v Diageo Scotland Ltd [2023] CSOH 43

Date: Jul 1, 2023

Establishing Nuisance Liability Through Fungal Contamination: Chalmers v Diageo Scotland Ltd [2023] CSOH 43 Introduction The case of Thomas Chalmers and Another against Diageo Scotland Ltd ([2023]...

Refining the Standards for Parole Decisions: Analysis of The Parole Board for Scotland Against David Dolan [2023] ScotCS CSIH_26

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Refining the Standards for Parole Decisions: Analysis of The Parole Board for Scotland Against David Dolan [2023] ScotCS CSIH_26 Introduction The case of The Parole Board for Scotland Against David...

Consent and Coercion in Sexual Offences: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2023] HCJAC 24

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Consent and Coercion in Sexual Offences: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2023] HCJAC 24 Introduction The case of IA v. His Majesty's Advocate ([2023] HCJAC 24) adjudicated by the Scottish High Court of...

Sharma v Renfrewshire Council: Establishing the Forward-Looking Element in the "Fit and Proper Person" Test

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Sharma v Renfrewshire Council: Establishing the Forward-Looking Element in the "Fit and Proper Person" Test Introduction The case of Anu Sharma versus Renfrewshire Council (2023) [ScotCS CSOH_40]...

Judicial Review of Scottish Ministers' Licensing Decisions: Upholding the National Marine Plan

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Judicial Review of Scottish Ministers' Licensing Decisions: Upholding the National Marine Plan Introduction The case, Petition of the Open Seas Trust for Judicial Review of a Decision by Scottish...

Enforceability of Contractual Assignations and Indirect Payment Provisions: Longhill Wind Farm LLP v Muirhall Energy Ltd [2023]

Date: Jun 23, 2023

Enforceability of Contractual Assignations and Indirect Payment Provisions: Longhill Wind Farm LLP v Muirhall Energy Ltd et al. [2023] Introduction The case of Longhill Wind Farm LLP against Muirhall...

Reaffirming the "Good Character" Requirement in British Naturalisation: The Azia Ameen Case

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Reaffirming the "Good Character" Requirement in British Naturalisation: The Azia Ameen Case Introduction The case of Azia Ameen presents a significant judicial examination of the "good character"...