Derek McEwan against James Shankland (Sheriff Court Civil) [2024] SC EDIN 34 (09 February 2024)

The court found that the respondent was liable to the applicant based on the evidence presented and awarded damages accordingly.

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Citation: [2024] SC EDIN 34
Parties: Applicant: Derek McEwan; Respondent: James Shankland
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 09 February 2024
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for applicant
Legal Topics: Liability, Damages

Civil Law Liability Damages

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Parties

Derek McEwan

Applicant

James Shankland

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent is liable to the applicant for damages

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the respondent was liable to the applicant based on the evidence presented and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

Respondent to pay damages to applicant

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