Scotland Case Commentaries

Civil Recovery of Unlawful Proceeds Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: An Analysis of Scottish Ministers v. Doig & Ors

Date: Nov 24, 2006

Civil Recovery of Unlawful Proceeds Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: An Analysis of Scottish Ministers v. Doig & Ors Introduction The case of Scottish Ministers v. Doig & Ors ([2006] ScotCS...

Balancing Renewable Energy Development and Landscape Impact: Insights from Moray Council v. The Scottish Ministers & Anor [2006]

Date: Jul 15, 2006

Balancing Renewable Energy Development and Landscape Impact: Insights from Moray Council v. The Scottish Ministers & Anor [2006] Introduction Moray Council v. The Scottish Ministers & Anor ([2006]...

Monarch Energy Ltd v. Powergen Retail Limited: Security Requirements under Section 726(2) of the Companies Act 1985

Date: Jul 7, 2006

Monarch Energy Ltd v. Powergen Retail Limited: Security Requirements under Section 726(2) of the Companies Act 1985 Introduction The case of Monarch Energy Ltd v. Powergen Retail Limited ([2006]...

Standards for Adjudicator's Reasoning in Asylum Cases: Esen v. Secretary of State [2006]

Date: May 6, 2006

Standards for Adjudicator's Reasoning in Asylum Cases: Esen v. Secretary of State [2006] Introduction Esen v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2006] ScotCS CSIH_23) is a pivotal case...

Duty to Consider Listed Building Settings under Section 59(1): Simson v. Aberdeenshire Council

Date: Mar 25, 2006

Duty to Consider Listed Building Settings under Section 59(1): Simson v. Aberdeenshire Council Introduction The case Simson v. Aberdeenshire Council & Ors ([2006] ScotCS CSOH_49) revolves around a...

Ashmore v. Rock Steady Security Ltd: Vicarious Liability and Self-Defence in Security Operations

Date: Feb 22, 2006

Ashmore v. Rock Steady Security Ltd: Vicarious Liability and Self-Defence in Security Operations Introduction The case Ashmore v. Rock Steady Security Ltd ([2006] ScotCS CSOH_30) presents a...

Standard of Care in Medical Negligence: Insights from Honisz v. Lothian Health Board

Date: Feb 11, 2006

Standard of Care in Medical Negligence: Insights from Honisz v. Lothian Health Board Introduction Honisz v. Lothian Health Board & Ors ([2006] ScotCS CSOH_24) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Withholding Jury Trials in Complex Personal Injury Claims: Insights from Easdon v. A Clarke & Company (Smithwick) Ltd [2006]

Date: Jan 26, 2006

Withholding Jury Trials in Complex Personal Injury Claims: Insights from Easdon v. A Clarke & Company (Smithwick) Ltd [2006] Introduction The case of Easdon v. A Clarke & Company (Smithwick) Ltd...

Abuse of Rights Doctrine in VAT Recovery: Insights from Revenue And Customs v. RBS Deutschland Holdings GmbH [2006] ScotCS CSIH_10

Date: Jan 14, 2006

Abuse of Rights Doctrine in VAT Recovery: Insights from Revenue And Customs v. RBS Deutschland Holdings GmbH [2006] ScotCS CSIH_10 Introduction The case of Revenue And Customs v. RBS Deutschland...

Breaches of Natural Justice in Adjudication: Insights from Ardmore Construction Ltd v. Taylor Woodrow Construction Ltd [2006] ScotCS CSOH_3

Date: Jan 13, 2006

Breaches of Natural Justice in Adjudication: Insights from Ardmore Construction Ltd v. Taylor Woodrow Construction Ltd [2006] ScotCS CSOH_3 Introduction The case of Ardmore Construction Ltd v. Taylor...

Mitchell v. Glasgow City Council: Affirmation of Limitations on Landlord's Duty of Care in Tenant-Related Assaults

Date: Jul 1, 2005

Mitchell v. Glasgow City Council: Affirmation of Limitations on Landlord's Duty of Care in Tenant-Related Assaults Introduction The case of Mitchell v. Glasgow City Council ([2005] ScotCS CSOH_84)...

Wright v. The Scottish Ministers [2005]: Balancing Extradition and Human Rights under Article 8 ECHR

Date: May 28, 2005

Wright v. The Scottish Ministers [2005]: Balancing Extradition and Human Rights under Article 8 ECHR Introduction Wright v. The Scottish Ministers [2005] ScotCS CSIH_40 is a landmark case adjudicated...

Workplace Bullying and Permanent Disability in Police Service: A Comprehensive Commentary on Strathclyde Joint Police Board v. McKinlay [2005] ScotCS CSOH_14

Date: Jan 27, 2005

Workplace Bullying and Permanent Disability in Police Service: A Comprehensive Commentary on Strathclyde Joint Police Board v. McKinlay [2005] ScotCS CSOH_14 1. Introduction The case of Strathclyde...

Affirming Non-Review of Competent Foreign Judgments and Preventing Abuse of Process: Clarke v. Fennoscandia Ltd

Date: Dec 3, 2004

Affirming Non-Review of Competent Foreign Judgments and Preventing Abuse of Process: Clarke v. Fennoscandia Ltd Introduction Clarke v. Fennoscandia Ltd & Ors [2004] ScotCS 257 is a landmark decision...

Establishing Causation in Unfair Dismissal: Insights from Dignity Funerals Ltd v. Bruce

Date: Oct 15, 2004

Establishing Causation in Unfair Dismissal: Insights from Dignity Funerals Ltd v. Bruce Introduction The case of Dignity Funerals Ltd v. Bruce [2004] ScotCS 230 presents a pivotal moment in...

Spence v. Murray & Ors [2004]: Implications for Limitation Periods in Delictual Claims Involving Psychological Injuries

Date: Jul 31, 2004

Spence v. Murray & Ors [2004]: Implications for Limitation Periods in Delictual Claims Involving Psychological Injuries Introduction Spence v. Murray & Ors [2004] ScotCS 194 is a landmark case...

Thomson v. Newey & Eyre Ltd: Extension of Prescription Period under Section 19A

Date: Jul 3, 2004

Thomson v. Newey & Eyre Ltd: Extension of Prescription Period under Section 19A Introduction The case of Thomson v. Newey & Eyre Ltd ([2004] ScotCS 163) was adjudicated in the Scottish Court of...

Ultra Vires of Forward Tax Agreements: Commentary on Al Fayed v. Advocate General for Scotland (2004)

Date: Jun 30, 2004

Ultra Vires of Forward Tax Agreements: Commentary on Al Fayed v. Advocate General for Scotland (2004) Introduction The case of Al Fayed v. Advocate General for Scotland (representing the Inland...

Determining Liquidator Remuneration Beyond Commission Basis: Hyndman v Readman [2004] ScotCS 156

Date: Jun 26, 2004

Determining Liquidator Remuneration Beyond Commission Basis: Hyndman v Readman [2004] ScotCS 156 Introduction The case of Hyndman v. Readman [2004] ScotCS 156 delves into the intricacies of...

Global Claims in Construction Contracts: Insights from John Doyle Construction Ltd v. Laing Management (Scotland) LTD

Date: Jun 12, 2004

Global Claims in Construction Contracts: Insights from John Doyle Construction Ltd v. Laing Management (Scotland) LTD Introduction The case of John Doyle Construction Ltd v. Laing Management...