Scotland Case Commentaries

Enhanced Vibration Monitoring Apparatus: ReACTEC Ltd v Curotec Team Ltd [2020] CSOH 77

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Enhanced Vibration Monitoring Apparatus: ReACTEC Ltd v Curotec Team Ltd [2020] CSOH 77 Introduction In the landmark case of ReACTEC Ltd against Curotec Team Ltd ([2020] CSOH 77), the Scottish Court...

Reaffirming the Corner House Criteria for Protective Expenses Orders: Refusal in Keatings v Advocate General for Scotland

Date: Jul 31, 2020

Reaffirming the Corner House Criteria for Protective Expenses Orders: Refusal in Keatings v Advocate General for Scotland Introduction The case of Martin James Keatings v Advocate General for...

Court Upholds Scottish Ministers' Policy on Reduced Grants for Multiple RHL Properties

Date: Jul 24, 2020

Court Upholds Scottish Ministers' Policy on Reduced Grants for Multiple RHL Properties Introduction The case of Jon Sharp v. The Scottish Ministers ([2020] ScotCS CSOH_74) addressed the legality of...

Methodological Compliance in Housing Land Supply: Insights from [2020] ScotCS CSIH_44

Date: Jul 23, 2020

Methodological Compliance in Housing Land Supply: Insights from [2020] ScotCS CSIH_44 Introduction The case of MacTaggart and Mickel Homes Ltd and Others against Inverclyde Council and Another...

Affirming the Extent of Legal Aid Discretion: Analysis of Beggs v Scottish Legal Aid Board [2020] CSOH 71

Date: Jul 15, 2020

Affirming the Extent of Legal Aid Discretion: Analysis of Beggs v Scottish Legal Aid Board [2020] CSOH 71 Introduction Beggs v Scottish Legal Aid Board [2020] CSOH 71 is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

CSIH 42: Reinforcing Tribunal Authority and Procedural Standards in Fitness to Teach Appeals

Date: Jul 15, 2020

CSIH 42: Reinforcing Tribunal Authority and Procedural Standards in Fitness to Teach Appeals Introduction The judgment in LM v General Teaching Council for Scotland [2020] CSIH 42 represents a...

Establishing Burden of Proof in Sale of Goods Act Claims: Insights from MG Construction Ltd v AGD Equipment Ltd [2020] CSOH 72

Date: Jul 15, 2020

Establishing Burden of Proof in Sale of Goods Act Claims: Insights from MG Construction Ltd v AGD Equipment Ltd [2020] CSOH 72 Introduction The case of MG Construction Ltd v AGD Equipment Ltd ([2020]...

Contract Construction and Apparent Bias in Share Valuation: Insights from Somerville, Shaw & Felisianik v McGuire [2020] ScotCS CSOH_70

Date: Jul 11, 2020

Contract Construction and Apparent Bias in Share Valuation: Insights from Somerville, Shaw & Felisianik v McGuire [2020] ScotCS CSOH_70 Introduction The case of Somerville, Shaw & Felisianik v...

Scope of Roads Authority Duty Under Section 1(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984: Analysis of McCalls Ltd v Aberdeen City Council

Date: Jul 11, 2020

Scope of Roads Authority Duty Under Section 1(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984: Analysis of McCalls Ltd v Aberdeen City Council Introduction The case of McCalls Ltd v Aberdeen City Council ([2020]...

Reaffirmation of NMC's Authority and Standards in Fitness to Practice: LK v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2020] CSIH 40

Date: Jul 10, 2020

Reaffirmation of NMC's Authority and Standards in Fitness to Practice: LK v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2020] CSIH 40 Introduction The case of LK v Nursing and Midwifery Council ([2020] CSIH 40)...

Legal Commentary: [2020] CSOH 69 - Upholding Immediate Notification Conditions in Parole Licences

Date: Jul 9, 2020

Upholding Immediate Notification Conditions in Parole Licences: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2020] CSOH 69 Introduction The case of AB v Scottish Court of Session ([2020] CSOH 69) presents a pivotal...

Establishing Irretrievable Breakdown through Unreasonable Behaviour: Analysis of YI v AAW [2020] CSOH 76

Date: Jul 9, 2020

Establishing Irretrievable Breakdown through Unreasonable Behaviour: Analysis of YI v AAW [2020] CSOH 76 Introduction The case YI v AAW [2020] CSOH 76 represents a significant judicial decision by...

Reforming Youth Sentencing: Insights from Liam Hay's Appeal Against Sentence

Date: Jul 9, 2020

Reforming Youth Sentencing: Insights from Liam Hay's Appeal Against Sentence Introduction The case of Liam Alec Robert Hay represents a pivotal moment in Scottish criminal jurisprudence, particularly...

Non-Party Appeal Rights under Employment Tribunals: Insights from Levenside Medical Practice v Scottish Court of Session [2020] CSOH 67

Date: Jul 4, 2020

Non-Party Appeal Rights under Employment Tribunals: Insights from Levenside Medical Practice v Scottish Court of Session [2020] CSOH 67 Introduction In the landmark case of Levenside Medical Practice...

Corporate Accountability in Contempt: Transocean Drilling vs. Greenpeace UK Ltd [2020] CSOH 66

Date: Jul 4, 2020

Corporate Accountability in Contempt: Transocean Drilling vs. Greenpeace UK Ltd [2020] CSOH 66 Introduction The case of Transocean Drilling UK Limited against Greenpeace UK Limited and Another...

Heart of Midlothian FC v SPFL: Strengthening Arbitration’s Role in Unfair Prejudice Claims under Companies Act 2006

Date: Jul 4, 2020

Heart of Midlothian FC v SPFL: Strengthening Arbitration’s Role in Unfair Prejudice Claims under Companies Act 2006 Introduction The case of Heart of Midlothian Football Club plc and The Partick...

Judicial Review and the Grant of Peerages: An Analysis of [2020] ScotCS CSIH_39

Date: Jul 3, 2020

Judicial Review and the Grant of Peerages: An Analysis of [2020] ScotCS CSIH_39 Introduction The case of [2020] ScotCS CSIH_39, involving Graham Nassau Gordon Senior-Milne's appeal against the...

Affirmation of Permission Stage Judicial Review Process under the Court of Session Act 1988: [2020] CSIH 36

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Affirmation of Permission Stage Judicial Review Process under the Court of Session Act 1988: [2020] CSIH 36 Introduction The case titled Reclaiming Motions by April Prior, Gordon Burns, and Joseph...

Severance of Adjudicator's Award in Construction Contracts: The Precedent of Dickie & Moore Ltd v Ronald James McLeish and Others [2020] CSIH 38

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Severance of Adjudicator's Award in Construction Contracts: The Precedent of Dickie & Moore Ltd v Ronald James McLeish and Others [2020] CSIH 38 Introduction The case of DICKIE & MOORE LIMITED vs....

Clarifying Notification Thresholds under EU State Aid Law: Insights from RECLAIMING MOTION BY LC MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD v Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Clarifying Notification Thresholds under EU State Aid Law: Insights from RECLAIMING MOTION BY LC MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD v Highlands and Islands Enterprise ([2020] ScotCS CSIH_37) Introduction The...