Jack Ferguson Baptie against Callum Gillies (Sheriff Court Civil) [2025] SCHAM 79 (03 October 2025)

Jack Ferguson Baptie against Callum Gillies (Sheriff Court Civil) [2025] SCHAM 79 (03 October 2025)

The pursuer was found to be in breach of contract and therefore not entitled to payment; the defender is entitled to reparation for the breach.

Citation
[2025] SCHAM 79
Parties
Pursuer: Jack Ferguson Baptie; Defender: Callum Gillies
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
03 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Proof
Outcome
Defender assoilzied (absolved) from the crave of the initial writ; question of expenses reserved.
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Reparation, Pleas in Law
Contract Law Breach of Contract Reparation Pleas in Law

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Parties

Jack Ferguson Baptie

Pursuer

Callum Gillies

Defender

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Proof

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the pursuer was in breach of contract
  2. 2 Whether the defender is entitled to reparation for breach
  3. 3 Whether the pursuer is entitled to payment of the sum craved

Ratio Decidendi

The pursuer was found to be in breach of contract and therefore not entitled to payment; the defender is entitled to reparation for the breach.

Court Disposition

Defender assoilzied (absolved) from the crave of the initial writ; question of expenses reserved.

Orders

  • Defender assoilzied from the crave of the initial writ
  • Question of expenses reserved for later hearing