Slorach v. William Kerr & Co. [1921] ScotLR 293 (06 January 1921)

Expenses for both actions are allowed in this case, but the practice is discouraged and may be penalised if it becomes general.

Citation: [1921] ScotLR 293
Parties: Pursuer: Mrs Frances Mary George or Slorach; Pursuer: Charles Slorach and others; Defender: William Kerr & Company
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 06 January 1921
Procedural Posture: Civil / Post Trial Motion for Expenses
Outcome: expenses for both actions allowed; rules discharged; verdicts applied; decerned against defenders for payment to pursuers
Legal Topics: Expenses, Negligence, Multiple Actions for Same Negligent Act

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Mrs Frances Mary George or Slorach

Pursuer

Charles Slorach and others

Pursuer

William Kerr & Company

Defender

Civil / Post Trial Motion for Expenses

1 Whether expenses for two separate actions arising from the same negligent act leading to death should be allowed against the unsuccessful defender

Expenses for both actions are allowed in this case, but the practice is discouraged and may be penalised if it becomes general.

expenses for both actions allowed; rules discharged; verdicts applied; decerned against defenders for payment to pursuers