Scotland Case Commentaries

Adams & Ors v. Scottish Ministers ([2004] ScotCS 127): Upholding the Protection of Wild Mammals Act 2002

Date: May 29, 2004

Adams & Ors v. Scottish Ministers ([2004] ScotCS 127): Upholding the Protection of Wild Mammals Act 2002 Introduction In the landmark case of Adams & Ors v. Scottish Ministers ([2004] ScotCS 127),...

Novation by Delegation in Business Transfer: Insights from Mrs Distribution Ltd v Ds Smith (UK) Ltd

Date: May 20, 2004

Novation by Delegation in Business Transfer: Insights from Mrs Distribution Ltd v Ds Smith (UK) Ltd Introduction The case of Mrs Distribution Ltd v Ds Smith (UK) Ltd ([2004] ScotCS 116) adjudicated...

McFarlane v. Ferguson Shipbuilders: Establishing the Burden of Proof in Work-Related Tendon Injuries

Date: Mar 17, 2004

McFarlane v. Ferguson Shipbuilders: Establishing the Burden of Proof in Work-Related Tendon Injuries Introduction McFarlane v. Ferguson Shipbuilders ([2004] ScotCS 68) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Adams v. Guardian Newspapers [2003] ScotCS 131: Judicial Clarification on Defamation Defences and Parliamentary Privilege in Scots Law

Date: May 8, 2003

Adams v. Guardian Newspapers [2003] ScotCS 131: Judicial Clarification on Defamation Defences and Parliamentary Privilege in Scots Law Introduction Adams v. Guardian Newspapers ([2003] ScotCS 131) is...

Final Date for Payment under Construction Contracts: Insights from Hills Electrical & Mechanical Plc v. Dawn Construction Ltd [2003]

Date: Apr 8, 2003

Final Date for Payment under Construction Contracts: Insights from Hills Electrical & Mechanical Plc v. Dawn Construction Ltd [2003] Introduction The case of Hills Electrical & Mechanical Plc v. Dawn...

Inherent Jurisdiction and Inordinate Delay in Civil Litigation: Newman Shopfitters Ltd v. MJ Gleeson Group Plc (2003) ScotSC 17

Date: Mar 5, 2003

Inherent Jurisdiction and Inordinate Delay in Civil Litigation: Newman Shopfitters Ltd v. MJ Gleeson Group Plc ([2003] ScotSC 17) Introduction Newman Shopfitters Ltd v. MJ Gleeson Group Plc is a...

Hypothetical Turnover Valuation in Public House Revaluations: Insights from Belhaven Brewery Group Plc v. Glasgow City Assessor

Date: Feb 28, 2003

Hypothetical Turnover Valuation in Public House Revaluations: Insights from Belhaven Brewery Group Plc v. Glasgow City Assessor Introduction The case of Belhaven Brewery Group Plc v. Glasgow City...

Interpretation of Contractual 'Achievement' in Property Development: Glasgow City Council v. Caststop Ltd

Date: Feb 1, 2003

Interpretation of Contractual 'Achievement' in Property Development: Glasgow City Council v. Caststop Ltd Introduction The case of Glasgow City Council v. Caststop Ltd ([2003] ScotCS 25) presents a...

Dundee City Council v JW [2003]: Ensuring Parental Involvement in Adoption Decisions under ECHR Article 8

Date: Jan 21, 2003

Dundee City Council v JW [2003]: Ensuring Parental Involvement in Adoption Decisions under ECHR Article 8 Introduction Dundee City Council v. JW ([2003] ScotSC 3) is a pivotal case heard in the...

Skanska Construction UK Ltd v The ERDC Group Ltd & Anor: Clarifying 'Substantially the Same' in Adjudication Disputes

Date: Nov 29, 2002

Skanska Construction UK Ltd v The ERDC Group Ltd & Anor: Clarifying 'Substantially the Same' in Adjudication Disputes Introduction The case of Skanska Construction UK Ltd v. The ERDC Group Ltd & Anor...

Limits on the Exercise of Section 19A Discretion: Morrice v. Martin Retail Group Ltd [2002] ScotCS 298

Date: Nov 23, 2002

Limits on the Exercise of Section 19A Discretion: Morrice v. Martin Retail Group Ltd [2002] ScotCS 298 Introduction Morrice v. Martin Retail Group Ltd ([2002] ScotCS 298) is a landmark case...

Establishing Fee Calculations and Addressing Legal Black Holes in Construction Contracts: Insights from McLaren Murdoch v. Abercromby Motor Group Ltd

Date: Nov 23, 2002

Establishing Fee Calculations and Addressing Legal Black Holes in Construction Contracts: Insights from McLaren Murdoch v. Abercromby Motor Group Ltd Introduction The case of McLaren Murdoch and...

Credibility Assessment in Asylum Claims: The Koca v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Decision

Date: Nov 23, 2002

Credibility Assessment in Asylum Claims: The Koca v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Decision Introduction The case of Koca v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2002] ScotCS...

Scottbridge Construction Ltd v. Wright: Clarifying "Time Work" Under the National Minimum Wage Regulations

Date: Oct 26, 2002

Scottbridge Construction Ltd v. Wright: Clarifying "Time Work" Under the National Minimum Wage Regulations Introduction Scottbridge Construction Ltd v. Wright ([2002] SLT 1356) is a pivotal case...

Enforceability of Adjudicator's Awards in Construction Contracts: Insights from The Construction Centre Group Ltd v. The Highland Council

Date: Aug 24, 2002

Enforceability of Adjudicator's Awards in Construction Contracts: Insights from The Construction Centre Group Ltd v. The Highland Council ([2002] BLR 476) Introduction The Construction Centre Group...

Adams & Ors (2002) SCLR 881: Judicial Review of Legislative Competence and Human Rights in the Protection of Wild Mammals Act

Date: Aug 1, 2002

Adams & Ors (2002) SCLR 881: Judicial Review of Legislative Competence and Human Rights in the Protection of Wild Mammals Act Introduction The case of Adams & Ors [2002] ScotCS 344 pertains to a...

Enforcing Prompt Distribution of Contract Payments in Consortium Agreements: Va Tech Wabag UK Ltd v. Morgan Est Ltd [2002] ScotCS 160

Date: Jun 7, 2002

Enforcing Prompt Distribution of Contract Payments in Consortium Agreements: Va Tech Wabag UK Ltd v. Morgan Est Ltd [2002] ScotCS 160 Introduction The case of Va Tech Wabag UK Ltd v. Morgan Est Ltd...

Significant Risk of Insolvency Justifies Inhibition on the Dependence: Trentham v Lawfield Investments

Date: May 4, 2002

Significant Risk of Insolvency Justifies Inhibition on the Dependence: Trentham v Lawfield Investments (2002 SCLR 704) Introduction Trentham v. Lawfield Investments is a pivotal case decided by the...

Delectus Personae and Contract Assignability: Insights from Karl Construction Ltd v. Palisade Properties Plc [2002] ScotCS 350

Date: Jan 15, 2002

Delectus Personae and Contract Assignability: Insights from Karl Construction Ltd v. Palisade Properties Plc [2002] ScotCS 350 Introduction Karl Construction Ltd v. Palisade Properties Plc ([2002]...

Judicial Implications of Fraudulent Evidence in Compensation Claims: Analysis of Shetland Sea Farms Ltd v Assuranceforeningen Skuld

Date: Jul 5, 2001

Judicial Implications of Fraudulent Evidence in Compensation Claims: Analysis of Shetland Sea Farms Ltd v Assuranceforeningen Skuld Introduction The case of Shetland Sea Farms Ltd & Ors v....