Scotland Case Commentaries

Allan v. Markland (1882): Defining Tenant Rights in the Wake of Property Damage

Date: Dec 22, 1882

Allan v. Markland (1882): Defining Tenant Rights in the Wake of Property Damage Introduction The case of Allan v. Markland ([1882] SLR 20_267) stands as a pivotal decision in Scottish landlord-tenant...

Contributory Negligence in Pediatric Accident Claims: Frasers v. The Edinburgh Street Tramways Co. [1882]

Date: Dec 3, 1882

Contributory Negligence in Pediatric Accident Claims: Frasers v. The Edinburgh Street Tramways Co. [1882] Introduction The case of Frasers v. The Edinburgh Street Tramways Co. ([1882] SLR 20_192)...

Excessive Damages in Tort: Young v. The Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Co. (Ltd) [1882] SLR 20_169

Date: Nov 30, 1882

Excessive Damages in Tort: Young v. The Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Co. (Ltd) [1882] SLR 20_169 Introduction Young v. The Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Co. (Ltd) ([1882] SLR 20_169) is a seminal case...

Stewart v Brown: Enforcing Procedural Compliance and Time Limits on Heritable Creditors

Date: Nov 18, 1882

Stewart v Brown: Enforcing Procedural Compliance and Time Limits on Heritable Creditors Introduction The case of Stewart and Others v. Brown and Others ([1882] SLR 20_131) adjudicated by the Scottish...

Revival of Trusts and Creditor Limitations: An Analysis of Newlands v. Miller (1882)

Date: Jul 15, 1882

Revival of Trusts and Creditor Limitations: An Analysis of Newlands v. Miller (1882) Introduction The case of Newlands v. Miller ([1882] SLR 19_819) adjudicated by the Scottish Court of Session...

Nicol v. M'Intyre (1882): Challengeable Transactions Under the Bankruptcy Act 1696

Date: Jul 14, 1882

Nicol v. M'Intyre (1882): Challengeable Transactions Under the Bankruptcy Act 1696 Introduction Nicol v. M'Intyre ([1882] SLR 19_815) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Scottish Court of Session on...

Enhanced Duty of Road Trustees for Child Safety: Analysis of Greer v. The Stirling County Road Trustees

Date: Jul 8, 1882

Enhanced Duty of Road Trustees for Child Safety: Analysis of Greer v. The Stirling County Road Trustees ([1882] SLR 19_887) Introduction Greer v. The Stirling County Road Trustees is a seminal case...

Privilege of Good Faith Accusations in Damages Actions: Insights from Lightbody v Gordon [1882]

Date: Jun 16, 1882

Privilege of Good Faith Accusations in Damages Actions: Insights from Lightbody v Gordon [1882] Introduction Lightbody v. Gordon ([1882] SLR 19_703) is a seminal case adjudicated by the Scottish...

Muldoon v. Pringle (1882): Enforcing Contractual Standards and Inspector Oversight in Scottish Contract Law

Date: Jun 10, 1882

Muldoon v. Pringle (1882): Enforcing Contractual Standards and Inspector Oversight in Scottish Contract Law Introduction Muldoon v. Pringle ([1882] SLR 19_668) is a landmark case heard by the...

Clear Expression of Property Restrictions Essential: Analysis of Russell v. Cowpar (1882)

Date: Feb 25, 1882

Clear Expression of Property Restrictions Essential: Analysis of Russell v. Cowpar (1882) Introduction Russell v. Cowpar and Another ([1882] SLR 19_443) is a landmark decision by the Scottish Court...

Necessity of Factual Denial in Slander Claims: Insights from Campbell v. Ferguson (1881)

Date: Dec 29, 1881

Necessity of Factual Denial in Slander Claims: Insights from Campbell v. Ferguson (1881) Introduction The legal landscape surrounding defamation, particularly slander, is intricate and demands a...

Boswell v. Magistrates of Edinburgh: Defining Property Rights in Urban Tenements Regarding Light, Air, and Building Heights

Date: Jul 20, 1881

Boswell v. Magistrates of Edinburgh: Defining Property Rights in Urban Tenements Regarding Light, Air, and Building Heights Introduction Boswell v. Magistrates of Edinburgh ([1881] SLR 18_708) is a...

Tennents v. Romanes (1881): Finality of Interlocutors and Incompetency of Expense Decrees in Sheriff Courts

Date: Jun 23, 1881

Tennents v. Romanes (1881): Finality of Interlocutors and Incompetency of Expense Decrees in Sheriff Courts Introduction Tennents v. Romanes ([1881] SLR 18_583_1) is a significant judgment delivered...

Incompetency of Summary Ejectment in Heritable Security Cases: Scottish Property Investment Building Society v. Horne (1881)

Date: Jun 1, 1881

Incompetency of Summary Ejectment in Heritable Security Cases: Scottish Property Investment Building Society v. Horne (1881) Introduction The case of Scottish Property Investment Building Society v....

Rei Interventus and the Parole Evidence Rule in Kirkpatrick v. The Allanshaw Coal Co. (1880)

Date: Dec 18, 1880

Rei Interventus and the Parole Evidence Rule in Kirkpatrick v. The Allanshaw Coal Co. (1880) Introduction The case of Kirkpatrick v. The Allanshaw Coal Co. ([1880] SLR 18_209) adjudicated by the...

Straiton Estate Co. v. Stephens: Seller's Obligation to Relieve Buyer of Composition Under Conveyancing Act 1874

Date: Dec 15, 1880

Straiton Estate Co. v. Stephens: Seller's Obligation to Relieve Buyer of Composition Under Conveyancing Act 1874 Introduction The case of Straiton Estate Co. (Ltd) v. Stephens ([1880] SLR 18_187_1)...

Assignation Rights of Third Parties in Feu-Due Obligations: Guthrie v. Smith [1880] SLR 18_75

Date: Nov 20, 1880

Assignation Rights of Third Parties in Feu-Due Obligations: Guthrie v. Smith [1880] SLR 18_75 Introduction The case of Guthrie and Another v. Smith ([1880] SLR 18_75) adjudicated by the Scottish...

Substance Over Form: Reclassification of Hiring Agreements as Sales Contracts in Cropper & Co. v Donaldson (1880)

Date: Jul 9, 1880

Substance Over Form: Reclassification of Hiring Agreements as Sales Contracts in Cropper & Co. v Donaldson (1880) Introduction The case of Cropper & Co. v. Donaldson ([1880] SLR 17_749) is a landmark...

Recognition of Donation Mortis Causa Through Deposit Receipts in Crosbie's Trustees v. Wright [1880] SLR 17_597

Date: May 29, 1880

Recognition of Donation Mortis Causa Through Deposit Receipts in Crosbie's Trustees v. Wright [1880] SLR 17_597 Introduction Crosbie's Trustees v. Wright is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Auld v. Hay (1880): Prescriptive Title Through Forty Years' Uninterrupted Possession

Date: Mar 6, 1880

Prescriptive Title Through Forty Years' Uninterrupted Possession: Auld v. Hay [1880] SLR 17_465 Introduction Auld v. Hay ([1880] SLR 17_465) is a landmark judgment delivered by the Scottish Court of...