GORDON WALLACE v (FIRST) DAVID ROACHE AND (SECOND) LIVERPOOL VICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD [2021] ScotSAC Civ 23 (28 July 2021)

GORDON WALLACE v (FIRST) DAVID ROACHE AND (SECOND) LIVERPOOL VICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD [2021] ScotSAC Civ 23 (28 July 2021)

The appeal was refused because the sheriff's findings on liability and quantum were supported by the evidence and no error of law or principle was identified.

Citation
[2021] ScotSAC Civ 23
Parties
Appellant: Gordon Wallace; Respondent: David Roache; Respondent: Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Ltd
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
28 July 2021
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal refused
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Sheriff's Decision, Liability in Road Traffic Accident, Quantum of Damages
Civil Procedure Insurance Law Appeal Against Sheriff's Decision Liability in Road Traffic Accident Quantum of Damages

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Parties

Gordon Wallace

Appellant

David Roache

Respondent

Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sheriff erred in assessing liability for a road traffic accident
  2. 2 Whether the quantum of damages awarded was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was refused because the sheriff's findings on liability and quantum were supported by the evidence and no error of law or principle was identified.

Court Disposition

appeal refused

Orders

  • The sheriff's decision is affirmed
  • No expenses awarded to the appellant