APPEAL BY WPH DEVELOPMENTS LTD v YOUNG & GAULT LLP (IN LIQUIDATION) [2020] ScotSAC Civ 7 (04 August 2020)
The court held that Young & Gault LLP breached their contractual duty to WPH Developments Ltd by failing to exercise reasonable skill and care, and that this breach caused quantifiable financial loss to the appellant.
- Citation
- [2020] ScotSAC Civ 7
- Parties
- Appellant: WPH Developments Ltd; Respondent: Young & Gault LLP (in liquidation)
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judgment Date
- 04 August 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Liquidation, Professional Negligence, Damages
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Parties
WPH Developments Ltd
Appellant
Young & Gault LLP (in liquidation)
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether Young & Gault LLP breached contractual duties owed to WPH Developments Ltd
- 2 Whether WPH Developments Ltd is entitled to damages for losses allegedly caused by Young & Gault LLP's negligence
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that Young & Gault LLP breached their contractual duty to WPH Developments Ltd by failing to exercise reasonable skill and care, and that this breach caused quantifiable financial loss to the appellant.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Young & Gault LLP (in liquidation) is liable to pay damages to WPH Developments Ltd
- Matter remitted to the sheriff for assessment of damages
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