HEATHER HIRAM t/a SAFE & SOUND HOUND AGAINST ALANA MULLEN t/a PILRIG PAWS [2020] SC EDIN 23 (26 November 2019)

The court found that a valid contract existed and was breached by the defender, entitling the pursuer to damages for losses directly resulting from the breach.

Citation: [2020] SC EDIN 23
Parties: Pursuer: Heather Hiram t/a Safe & Sound Hound; Defender: Alana Mullen t/a Pilrig Paws
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 26 November 2019
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for pursuer
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Damages

Contract Law Breach of Contract Damages

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Parties

Heather Hiram t/a Safe & Sound Hound

Pursuer

Alana Mullen t/a Pilrig Paws

Defender

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defender breached the contract with the pursuer
2 Whether the pursuer is entitled to damages

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that a valid contract existed and was breached by the defender, entitling the pursuer to damages for losses directly resulting from the breach.

Court Disposition

judgment for pursuer

Orders

Defender to pay damages to pursuer