MJ, APPEAL BY v KJ [2017] ScotSAC Civ 33 (19 September 2017)

MJ, APPEAL BY v KJ [2017] ScotSAC Civ 33 (19 September 2017)

The appeal was refused because the sheriff's decision was within the range of reasonable discretion and properly considered the welfare of the child.

Citation
[2017] ScotSAC Civ 33
Parties
Appellant: MJ; Respondent: KJ
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
19 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal refused
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Contact Orders
Family Law Child Custody Contact Orders

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Parties

MJ

Appellant

KJ

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sheriff erred in refusing contact between appellant and child
  2. 2 Appropriate standard for reviewing contact orders

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was refused because the sheriff's decision was within the range of reasonable discretion and properly considered the welfare of the child.

Court Disposition

appeal refused

Orders

  • No change to contact order
  • Costs reserved