WPH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED V YOUNG & GAULT LLP (IN LIQUIDATION) [2020] SC GLA 27 (8 April 2020)

The court found that the defender breached its contractual and professional duties, causing loss to the pursuer, and that the pursuer was entitled to damages.

Citation: [2020] ScotSC SC_27
Parties: Pursuer: WPH Developments Limited; Defender: Young & Gault LLP (in liquidation)
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 08 April 2020
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for the pursuer
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Professional Negligence, Damages

Contract Law Professional Negligence Breach of Contract Damages

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Parties

WPH Developments Limited

Pursuer

Young & Gault LLP (in liquidation)

Defender

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defender breached its contractual and professional duties to the pursuer
2 Whether the pursuer is entitled to damages for losses sustained

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defender breached its contractual and professional duties, causing loss to the pursuer, and that the pursuer was entitled to damages.

Court Disposition

judgment for the pursuer

Orders

Defender to pay damages to the pursuer