McDonald v News Group Newspapers Ltd [1999] ScotCS 150 (17 June 1999)

The court granted the pursuer's motion to the extent of ordaining the defenders to lead at proof, following the reasoning in the related case decided the same day.

Citation: [1999] ScotCS 150
Parties: Pursuer: Rhoda McDonald; Defender: News Group Newspapers Limited
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 17 June 1999
Procedural Posture: Civil / Interlocutory Motion
Outcome: Pursuer's motion granted in part; defenders ordained to lead at proof; remainder of motion refused.
Legal Topics: Order of Proof, Burden of Proof

Civil Procedure Order of Proof Burden of Proof

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Parties

Rhoda McDonald

Pursuer

News Group Newspapers Limited

Defender

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Motion

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defenders should be ordained to lead at proof

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted the pursuer's motion to the extent of ordaining the defenders to lead at proof, following the reasoning in the related case decided the same day.

Court Disposition

Pursuer's motion granted in part; defenders ordained to lead at proof; remainder of motion refused.

Orders

Defenders to lead at proof
Rest of pursuer's motion refused