MN v ON [2019] ScotSAC Civ 35 (29 July 2019)

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.

Citation: [2019] ScotSAC Civ 35
Parties: Appellant: MN; Respondent: ON
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 29 July 2019
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

Appellant

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.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

No order as to expenses