APPLICATION FOR A GUARDIANSHIP ORDER BY STUART EASINGWOOD IN RESPECT OF AB [2019] ScotSC SC_85 (23 October 2019)

APPLICATION FOR A GUARDIANSHIP ORDER BY STUART EASINGWOOD IN RESPECT OF AB [2019] ScotSC SC_85 (23 October 2019)

The court found that AB is incapable of managing their own affairs due to mental disorder and that the appointment of a guardian is necessary and appropriate for their welfare and financial interests.

Citation
[2019] ScotSC SC_85
Parties
Applicant: Stuart Easingwood; Respondent: 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

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Guardianship Order / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a guardianship order should be granted in respect of AB under relevant Scottish law

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that AB is incapable of managing their own affairs due to mental disorder and that the appointment of a guardian is necessary and appropriate for their welfare and financial interests.

Court Disposition

guardianship order granted

Orders

  • Applicant appointed as guardian of AB