Shetland NHS Board v. Kelly [2011] ScotCS CSOH_67 (15 April 2011)

Shetland NHS Board v. Kelly [2011] ScotCS CSOH_67 (15 April 2011)

The Minute of Amendment does not change the foundation of the pursuers' case, remains rooted in fraud, and does not materially prejudice the defender. The delay is justified by the procedural history, and any inconvenience can be addressed by expenses. Allowing the amendment does not breach Article 6 ECHR.

Citation
[2011] ScotCS CSOH_67
Parties
Pursuer: Shetland Health Board; Defender: Brian Kelly
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
15 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil / Motion Roll; Procedure Roll
Outcome
Minute of Amendment allowed to be received
Legal Topics
Amendment of Pleadings, Fraud, Prescription, Statutory Claims, Expenses
Civil Procedure Health Law Amendment of Pleadings Fraud Prescription Statutory Claims Expenses

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Parties

Shetland Health Board

Pursuer

Brian Kelly

Defender

Procedural Posture

Civil / Motion Roll; Procedure Roll

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Minute of Amendment should be received despite lateness
  2. 2 Whether allowing the amendment breaches Article 6 ECHR (reasonable time)
  3. 3 Whether the amendment changes the basis of the pursuers' case

Ratio Decidendi

The Minute of Amendment does not change the foundation of the pursuers' case, remains rooted in fraud, and does not materially prejudice the defender. The delay is justified by the procedural history, and any inconvenience can be addressed by expenses. Allowing the amendment does not breach Article 6 ECHR.

Court Disposition

Minute of Amendment allowed to be received

Orders

  • Minute of Amendment to be received
  • Answers to be lodged within 28 days