SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM LIMITED AGAINST MR CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS [2017] ScotSC 47 (22 August 2017)

The court found that the defendant was in occupation of the premises and received water services, making him liable for the sums claimed by the claimant.

Citation: [2017] ScotSC 47
Parties: Claimant: Scottish Water Business Stream Limited; Defendant: Mr Christopher Phillips
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 22 August 2017
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: claim allowed
Legal Topics: Debt Recovery, Contract Enforcement

Commercial Law Debt Recovery Contract Enforcement

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Parties

Scottish Water Business Stream Limited

Claimant

Mr Christopher Phillips

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant is liable for payment of sums claimed by the claimant for water services supplied

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defendant was in occupation of the premises and received water services, making him liable for the sums claimed by the claimant.

Court Disposition

claim allowed

Orders

Defendant to pay the sum claimed to the claimant