PS v NS [2018] ScotSAC Civ 11 (20 April 2018)

PS v NS [2018] ScotSAC Civ 11 (20 April 2018)

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
[2018] ScotSAC Civ 11
Parties
Appellant: PS; Respondent: NS
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
20 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Family Law Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal refused
Legal Topics
Contact Orders, Child Welfare, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Contact Orders Child Welfare Appeal Procedure

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Parties

PS

Appellant

NS

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law 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 refused

Orders

  • No order as to expenses