Miller v Sabre Insurance Company Ltd [2010] ScotCS CSOH_139 (19 October 2010)

Miller v Sabre Insurance Company Ltd [2010] ScotCS CSOH_139 (19 October 2010)

The pursuer proved entitlement to damages for pain and suffering, services, loss of use, inconvenience, and outlays, but failed to prove causation for certain claimed injuries. Damages assessed at £3,490.76 with interest at 8% per annum from 19 October 2010.

Citation
[2010] ScotCS CSOH_139
Parties
Pursuer: Eric Miller; Defender: Sabre Insurance Company Limited
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
19 October 2010
Procedural Posture
Reparation Action / Proof Restricted to Quantum of Damages
Outcome
Decree for payment by defenders to pursuer of £3,490.76 with interest at 8% per annum from 19 October 2010.
Legal Topics
Road Traffic Accident, Damages Assessment, Causation, Solatium, Services Under Administration of Justice Act 1982

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Parties

Eric Miller

Pursuer

Sabre Insurance Company Limited

Defender

Procedural Posture

Reparation Action / Proof Restricted to Quantum of Damages

  1. 1 quantum of damages for personal injuries
  2. 2 causation of injuries
  3. 3 assessment of solatium and services

Ratio Decidendi

The pursuer proved entitlement to damages for pain and suffering, services, loss of use, inconvenience, and outlays, but failed to prove causation for certain claimed injuries. Damages assessed at £3,490.76 with interest at 8% per annum from 19 October 2010.

Court Disposition

Decree for payment by defenders to pursuer of £3,490.76 with interest at 8% per annum from 19 October 2010.

Orders

  • Payment of £3,490.76 to pursuer
  • Interest at 8% per annum from 19 October 2010 until payment