EASINGWOOD, APPLICATION FOR A GUARDIANSHIP ORDER BY STUART EASINGWOOD IN RESPECT OF AB [2019] ScotSC 85 (23 October 2019)

EASINGWOOD, APPLICATION FOR A GUARDIANSHIP ORDER BY STUART EASINGWOOD IN RESPECT OF AB [2019] ScotSC 85 (23 October 2019)

The court found that AB is incapable of making decisions regarding their welfare and property due to mental disorder, and that the guardianship order sought is necessary and will benefit AB.

Citation
[2019] ScotSC 85
Parties
Applicant: Stuart Easingwood; Subject: AB
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
23 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Application for Guardianship Order / Judgment
Outcome
guardianship order granted
Legal Topics
Guardianship, Incapacity, Welfare of Adults
Mental Health Law Family Law Guardianship Incapacity Welfare of Adults

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Parties

Stuart Easingwood

Applicant

AB

Subject

Procedural Posture

Application for Guardianship Order / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a guardianship order should be granted in respect of AB under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that AB is incapable of making decisions regarding their welfare and property due to mental disorder, and that the guardianship order sought is necessary and will benefit AB.

Court Disposition

guardianship order granted

Orders

  • Stuart Easingwood appointed as guardian of AB in respect of welfare and property