PB v LM [2023] ScotSAC Civ 12 (21 March 2023)

PB v LM [2023] ScotSAC Civ 12 (21 March 2023)

The court held that the sheriff had not erred in law and had properly considered the welfare of the child in refusing contact.

Citation
[2023] ScotSAC Civ 12
Parties
Appellant: PB; Respondent: LM
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
21 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Contact Orders, Child Welfare
Family Law Contact Orders Child Welfare

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Parties

PB

Appellant

LM

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Judgment

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 court held that the sheriff had not erred in law and had properly considered the welfare of the child in refusing contact.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

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