APPEAL IN THE CAUSE MD v JM [2020] ScotSAC Civ 25 (15 December 2020)

APPEAL IN THE CAUSE MD v JM [2020] ScotSAC Civ 25 (15 December 2020)

The sheriff did not err in law or in the exercise of discretion; the welfare of the child was properly considered and justified refusal of contact.

Citation
[2020] ScotSAC Civ 25
Parties
Appellant: MD; Respondent: JM
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
15 December 2020
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

MD

Appellant

JM

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sheriff erred in refusing contact between the appellant and the child
  2. 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 justified refusal of contact.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order for contact between appellant and child
  • No expenses awarded