Mair v. Payne & Anor [2004] ScotCS 178 (13 July 2004)

Mair v. Payne & Anor [2004] ScotCS 178 (13 July 2004)

The pursuer knew at the time of the accident that the defender was not insured; therefore, the Motor Insurers' Bureau is not liable to satisfy any judgment against the defender.

Citation
[2004] ScotCS 178
Parties
Pursuer: Darren Mair; Defender: Darron Payne; Minuters: The Motor Insurers' Bureau
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
13 July 2004
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Action / Judgment After Preliminary Proof
Outcome
Decree of absolvitor pronounced; pursuer not entitled to declarator.
Legal Topics
Uninsured Drivers, Knowledge of Lack of Insurance, Motor Insurers' Bureau Liability, Declarator, Road Traffic Act 1988
Insurance Law Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Law Uninsured Drivers Knowledge of Lack of Insurance Motor Insurers' Bureau Liability Declarator Road Traffic Act 1988

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Parties

Darren Mair

Pursuer

Darron Payne

Defender

The Motor Insurers' Bureau

Minuters

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Action / Judgment After Preliminary Proof

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether pursuer knew at time of accident that defender was uninsured
  2. 2 Whether Motor Insurers' Bureau is liable to satisfy judgment against uninsured driver

Ratio Decidendi

The pursuer knew at the time of the accident that the defender was not insured; therefore, the Motor Insurers' Bureau is not liable to satisfy any judgment against the defender.

Court Disposition

Decree of absolvitor pronounced; pursuer not entitled to declarator.

Orders

  • Second plea in law for minuters sustained
  • Decree of absolvitor pronounced