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Scotland Case Commentaries

Refusal of Reasonable Medical Treatment Leads to Forfeiture of Compensation: Donnelly v. William Baird & Co., Ltd. [1908] SLR 394

Date: Feb 2, 1908

Refusal of Reasonable Medical Treatment Leads to Forfeiture of Compensation: Donnelly v. William Baird & Co., Ltd. [1908] SLR 394 Introduction In the landmark case of Donnelly v. William Baird & Co.,...

Black v North British Railway Co. [1908]: Preserving the Consideration of Negligence in Damages Assessment

Date: Jan 19, 1908

Black v North British Railway Co. [1908]: Preserving the Consideration of Negligence in Damages Assessment Introduction The case of Black and Others v. North British Railway Co. ([1908] SLR 340) was...

Supremacy of Statutory Remedies in Workmen's Compensation: Fife Coal Co. Ltd v. Lindsay [1908] SLR 317

Date: Jan 18, 1908

Supremacy of Statutory Remedies in Workmen's Compensation: Fife Coal Co. Ltd v. Lindsay [1908] SLR 317 Introduction The case of Fife Coal Co., Ltd v. Lindsay ([1908] SLR 317) stands as a pivotal...

Independent Pursuers Must Sue Separately: Established in Paxton and Others v. Brown [1908] SLR 323

Date: Jan 15, 1908

Independent Pursuers Must Sue Separately: Established in Paxton and Others v. Brown [1908] SLR 323 Introduction The case of Paxton and Others v. Brown ([1908] SLR 323) addressed pivotal issues...

Invalid Exercise of Apportionment Power in Antenuptial Contracts: Insights from Dick's Trustees v. Cameron and Others (1907)

Date: Jun 7, 1907

Invalid Exercise of Apportionment Power in Antenuptial Contracts: Insights from Dick's Trustees v. Cameron and Others (1907) Introduction Dick's Trustees v. Cameron and Others ([1907] SLR 753) is a...

Establishing the Non-Applicability of Accretion in Equal Legacy Shares: Commentary on Paxton's Trustees v. Cowie

Date: Jun 1, 1907

Establishing the Non-Applicability of Accretion in Equal Legacy Shares: Commentary on Paxton's Trustees v. Cowie Introduction The case of Paxton's Trustees v. Cowie ([1886] ScotCS CSIH_1) adjudicated...

Fraudulent Trade Practices Disqualify Equitable Remedies: Bile Bean Manufacturing Co. v. Davidson (1906)

Date: Jul 21, 1906

Fraudulent Trade Practices Disqualify Equitable Remedies: Bile Bean Manufacturing Co. v. Davidson (1906) Introduction Bile Bean Manufacturing Co. v. Davidson ([1906] SLR 43_827) is a landmark case...

Affirmation of Strong Presumption in Exercise of Appointment Powers under Wills Act 1837: Bray v. Peterkin and Others [1906] SLR 43_746

Date: Jul 20, 1906

Affirmation of Strong Presumption in Exercise of Appointment Powers under Wills Act 1837 Bray and Others v. Peterkin (Bruce's Trustee) and Others ([1906] SLR 43_746) Introduction Bray and Others v....

Malicious Misrepresentation to Authorities: Brown v. Fraser [1906] SLR 43_741

Date: Jun 28, 1906

Malicious Misrepresentation to Authorities: Brown v. Fraser [1906] SLR 43_741 Introduction Brown v. Fraser is a seminal case decided by the Scottish Court of Session on June 27, 1906. The case...

Discouraging Appeals on Mere Expenses: Caldwell v. Dykes [1906] SLR 43_606

Date: May 26, 1906

Discouraging Appeals on Mere Expenses: Caldwell v. Dykes [1906] SLR 43_606 Introduction Caldwell v. Dykes is a landmark case decided by the Scottish Court of Session on May 25, 1906. The dispute...

Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd v. Kennedy (1906): Jurisdiction and Competency in Workmen's Compensation Arbitration

Date: Mar 14, 1906

Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd v. Kennedy (1906): Jurisdiction and Competency in Workmen's Compensation Arbitration Introduction The case of Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Co.,...

Finality of Sheriff's Decisions under the Workmen's Compensation Act: Binning v Easton & Sons [1906] SLR 43_312

Date: Jan 19, 1906

Finality of Sheriff's Decisions under the Workmen's Compensation Act Binning v Easton & Sons [1906] SLR 43_312 Introduction Binning v Easton & Sons is a seminal case decided by the Scottish Court of...

Dobson v. The United Collieries Ltd (1905): Establishing the Precedent for Wilful Misconduct in Workers' Compensation

Date: Dec 17, 1905

Dobson v. The United Collieries Ltd (1905): Establishing the Precedent for Wilful Misconduct in Workers' Compensation Introduction The case of Dobson v. The United Collieries Ltd ([1905] SLR 43_260)...

Establishing the Nature of Beneficiary Interests: Insights from Marquis of Tweeddale's Trustees v. Marquis of Tweeddale and Others ([1905] SLR 43_193)

Date: Dec 17, 1905

Establishing the Nature of Beneficiary Interests: Insights from Marquis of Tweeddale's Trustees v. Marquis of Tweeddale and Others ([1905] SLR 43_193) Introduction Marquis of Tweeddale's Trustees v....

Consistency of Compensation Awards When Supplemented by Wage Earnings: Bryson v. J Dunn & Stephen, Ltd. [1905]

Date: Dec 15, 1905

Consistency of Compensation Awards When Supplemented by Wage Earnings: Bryson v. J Dunn & Stephen, Ltd. [1905] Introduction Bryson v. J Dunn & Stephen, Ltd. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Inference of Malice Required for Privileged Judicial Slander Claims: Campbell v. Cochrane [1905]

Date: Dec 8, 1905

Inference of Malice Required for Privileged Judicial Slander Claims: Campbell v. Cochrane [1905] Introduction Campbell v. Cochrane ([1905] SLR 43_221) is a notable decision by the Scottish Court of...

Void for Uncertainty in Discretionary Bequests: Analysis of Shaw's Trustees v. Esson's Trustees and Others ([1905] SLR 43_21)

Date: Nov 3, 1905

Void for Uncertainty in Discretionary Bequests: Analysis of Shaw's Trustees v. Esson's Trustees and Others ([1905] SLR 43_21) Introduction Shaw's Trustees v. Esson's Trustees and Others ([1905] SLR...

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