Easdon v. A Clarke & Company (Smithwick) Ltd [2006] ScotCS CSOH_12 (25 January 2006)

Easdon v. A Clarke & Company (Smithwick) Ltd [2006] ScotCS CSOH_12 (25 January 2006)

The potential complexity of the damages claims, particularly when considered together—including issues of alternative funding for care, novel fertility treatment costs, the relationship between accommodation and adaptation claims, and the impact of possible future employment on pension loss—constitutes special cause for withholding the case from jury trial. The case will proceed by proof before a judge.

Citation
[2006] ScotCS CSOH_12
Parties
Pursuer: Mark Easdon; Defender: A Clarke & Company (Smithwick) Limited
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
25 January 2006
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Damages Action / Motion for Jury Trial; Determination of Suitability for Jury Trial
Outcome
Special cause found; jury trial refused; proof allowed.
Legal Topics
Damages Assessment, Specification of Pleadings, Jury Trial Suitability, Fair Notice, Complexity of Claims
Personal Injury Civil Procedure Damages Assessment Specification of Pleadings Jury Trial Suitability Fair Notice Complexity of Claims

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Parties

Mark Easdon

Pursuer

A Clarke & Company (Smithwick) Limited

Defender

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Damages Action / Motion for Jury Trial; Determination of Suitability for Jury Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the case should be tried by jury or by judge alone
  2. 2 Whether the pleadings and statements of valuation provide sufficient specification and fair notice
  3. 3 Whether the complexity of the damages claims constitutes special cause to withhold the case from jury trial

Ratio Decidendi

The potential complexity of the damages claims, particularly when considered together—including issues of alternative funding for care, novel fertility treatment costs, the relationship between accommodation and adaptation claims, and the impact of possible future employment on pension loss—constitutes special cause for withholding the case from jury trial. The case will proceed by proof before a judge.

Court Disposition

Special cause found; jury trial refused; proof allowed.

Orders

  • Case to proceed by proof before judge; jury trial refused.