Blogs & opinions

Summary decree refused despite defender's conviction
Court not persuaded of correlation with civil liability

Counsel in the sheriff court: reasonable to instruct?
Two contested cases affirm decision to bring in counsel

Court sets out place of health and safety duties
Statutory duties can inform common law duty of care

Vicarious liability: a Supreme Court double header
Two cases set out relevant factors to consider

"Easter 2016"
A Brussels lawyer's plea on how to achieve peace and tolerance in the wake of the terrorist attacks

Sheriff principal wrong to overturn refusal of contact
Case should in any event have been reheard of new

Pre-cohabitation payment can be factor in financial claim
Ultimate basis of fairness should mean sheriff has discretion

Agreement not unfair despite unequal division
Party challenging had preferred security and peace of mind

Expert evidence ruled inadmissible in relocation case
Kennedy v Cordia tests applied to exclude psychological reports

On firm ground?
Reflections from attending the Journal's Property Law Round Table