APPEAL BY LA v JJH [2016] ScotSAC Civ 2 (10 May 2016)
The sheriff did not err in law or in the exercise of discretion; the welfare of the child was properly considered and the refusal of contact was justified on the evidence.
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- Citation
- [2016] ScotSAC Civ 2
- Parties
- Appellant: LA; Respondent: JJH
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judgment Date
- 26 April 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Contact Orders, Child Welfare, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Contact Orders Child Welfare Appeal Procedure
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Parties
LA
Appellant
JJH
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sheriff erred in refusing contact between the appellant and the child
- 2 Whether the welfare of the child was properly considered
Ratio Decidendi
The sheriff did not err in law or in the exercise of discretion; the welfare of the child was properly considered and the refusal of contact was justified on the evidence.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- No order for contact
- No expenses awarded
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