BANK OF SCOTLAND AGAINST ALEXANDER MORRISON [2024] SC EDIN 9 (27 February 2024)

The court found that the defender was liable for the outstanding loan amount as the agreement was valid and enforceable, and no sufficient defence was established.

Citation: [2024] SC EDIN 9
Parties: Pursuer: Bank of Scotland; Defender: Alexander Morrison
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 27 February 2024
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: decree granted for pursuer
Legal Topics: Loan Recovery, Default on Loan, Summary Judgment

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Parties

Bank of Scotland

Pursuer

Alexander Morrison

Defender

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defender is liable for repayment of sums due under a loan agreement with the pursuer

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defender was liable for the outstanding loan amount as the agreement was valid and enforceable, and no sufficient defence was established.

Court Disposition

decree granted for pursuer

Orders

Defender to pay the sum claimed to the pursuer
Interest and expenses awarded to the pursuer