SC v TC [2016] ScotSAC Civ 6 (18 August 2016)

SC v TC [2016] ScotSAC Civ 6 (18 August 2016)

The Sheriff Appeal Court held that the sheriff had not erred in law or in the application of legal principles and had properly considered the welfare of the child in refusing contact.

Citation
[2016] ScotSAC Civ 6
Parties
Appellant: SC; Respondent: TC
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
18 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Family Law 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

SC

Appellant

TC

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 Appeal Court held that the sheriff had not erred in law or in the application of legal principles and had properly considered the welfare of the child in refusing contact.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No contact order granted
  • No expenses awarded