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Case Summary: J.M. v. Fife Council [2008] CSIH63 - Expert comment from Compass Chambers: This decision of the First Division provides important guidance on (1) the appropriate test when challenging an award for solatium; (2) the basis on which interest... more...

Case Summary: Her Majesty's Advocate v. L.C. [2007] HCJ10 - Expert comment from Black Stable: A drugs supply culpable homicide case An interesting case in that it departs from the recently more popular approach in such cases. The more common approach when... more...

Case Summary: Aileen Gilmour -v- East Renfrewshire Council 5th December 2003 - Expert comment from Digby Brown: Background The proof was restricted to the issue of liability, quantum having been agreed (in the sum of £55,000). The accident took place in the main corridor of... more...

Case Summary: Reinwood Limited v L Brown & Sons Limited - Expert comment from MacRoberts LLP: Background The essence of the case was that the Employer's architect issued a notice of non-completion in accordance with the contract. Shortly afterwards, the... more...

Case Summary: Spencer-Franks (Appellant) v Kellogg Brown and Root Limited and others (Respondents) (Scotland), [2008] UKHL 46 - Expert comment from Digby Brown: This case provides an in depth analysis of the application of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. The decision moves away from the restrictive approach... more...

Case Summary: Mr K Kennaugh v Mr D Lloyd-Jones t/a Cheshire Tree Surgeons UKEAT/0208/08 & UKEATPA/1135/07 - Expert comment from Biggart Baillie Employment: In the case of Kennaugh v Mr D Lloyd-Johns t/a Cheshire Tree Surgeons, the issue of continuity of employment required to be examined by the EAT. This case... more...

Case Summary: MacDonald v Bruce – Cupar Sheriff Court, 8 August 2008 - Expert comment from Digby Brown: Sheriff’s Findings in Fact: Pursuer suffered neck pain and headaches which settled 6 weeks after the accident. He also sustained severe lower back pain and right elbow... more...

Case Summary: Appeal to the Court of Session under section 239 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 by CRE Energy Limited v. A Decision of the Scottish Ministers by their Reporter WMH Patterson Esq dated 3rd March 2005 [2006] CSOH 131 - Expert comment from Biggart Planning: Challenges to decisions of a Reporter in relation to site-specific appeals are rarely successful. The limited legal grounds for such challenges are clear. A recent... more...

Case Summary: Her Majesty’s Advocate v James Cameron and Douglas Colin Fleming [2007] HCJ - Expert comment from Black Stable: This Minute was one of two lodged on behalf of Mr Fleming relating to what became known as “the Remote Viewing Room or RVR issue”. One Minute was a Devolution Minute and... more...

Case Summary: FBTO Schadeverzekeringen NV –v- Jack Odenbreit Case: C463/06 - Expert comment from Digby Brown: Rome II Regulation commences on 11 January 2009, this statute will determine choice of law and will outline which law applies in relation to procedure, substantive law... more...