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Consumer law [2026] SCCAMP 29

Alan McCoubrey against Park's of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Limited (Sheriff Court Civil)

Alan McCoubrey against Park's of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Limited (Sheriff Court Civil) [2026] SCCAMP 29 (25 January 2026)

Sheriff Court action over a used Mercedes-Benz failed. The court held the vehicle was of satisfactory quality at delivery and that engine failure was caused by low oil after sale.

  • Sale of goods
  • Consumer rights
  • Implied terms
  • Rejection of goods
  • Durability
  • Burden of proof
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Contract law [2025] SCKDY 98

Martin Mclean Maver against A Williamson Haulage LTD (Sheriff Court Civil)

Martin Mclean Maver against A Williamson Haulage LTD (Sheriff Court Civil) [2025] SCKDY 98 (04 November 2025)

The sheriff held that the pursuer had a possessory title to a boat mould under a 15-year agreement, so he had title and interest to sue for alleged transport damage.

  • Title and interest to sue
  • Possessory title
  • Duty of care in haulage
  • Implied terms
  • Ownership dispute
  • Evidence admissibility
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Contract law [2025] SCHAM 80

Callum Gillies against Jack Ferguson Baptie (Sheriff Court Civil)

Callum Gillies against Jack Ferguson Baptie (Sheriff Court Civil) [2025] SCHAM 80 (03 October 2025)

The sheriff held that a joiner breached the duty of reasonable skill and care in fitting a kitchen, awarding the pursuer £20,040 for remedial works.

  • Implied terms
  • Standard of reasonable skill and care
  • Breach of contract
  • Remedies for defective workmanship
  • Consumer rights act 2015
  • Breach-of-contract
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Contract law [2025] SCINV 41

Richard Town against Stuart Wilson (Sheriff Court Civil)

Richard Town against Stuart Wilson (Sheriff Court Civil) [2025] SCINV 41 (29 July 2025)

A sheriff dismissed a buyer’s claim over a private sale of a Jaguar, holding the car corresponded with its description and that later repair costs were unrecoverable.

  • Sale of goods
  • Implied terms
  • Misrepresentation
  • Private sale
  • Description of goods
  • Sale-of-goods
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Contract law [2025] SCGLA 64

Enviraz (Scotland ) LTD against Simon Vasey (Sheriff Court Civil)

Enviraz (Scotland ) LTD against Simon Vasey (Sheriff Court Civil) [2025] SCGLA 64 (18 July 2025)

Sheriff Court civil action over asbestos clearance and environmental cleaning. The court found partial breach, applied a Consumer Rights Act price reduction, and awarded £4,100.

  • Breach of contract
  • Implied terms
  • Consumer rights
  • Price reduction
  • Standard of care in services
  • Consumer-rights-act-2015
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Contract law [2024] SACCIV 49

Appeal in the cause David Booth against Daniel Leith Donald (Sheriff Appeal Court Civil)

Appeal in the cause David Booth against Daniel Leith Donald (Sheriff Appeal Court Civil) [2024] SACCIV 49 (05 December 2024)

The Sheriff Appeal Court dismissed an appeal over a standard security, holding that a prior oral agreement limited enforcement and required discharge on transfer of title.

  • Oral agreements
  • Standard security
  • Implied terms
  • Requirements of writing
  • Personal bar
  • Enforcement of securities
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Contract law [2024] SCPER 47

Robert Walkingshaw against Glenalmond Trading Investments Ltd (Sheriff Court Civil)

Robert Walkingshaw against Glenalmond Trading Investments Ltd (Sheriff Court Civil) [2024] SCPER 47 (14 November 2024)

A Scottish sheriff held a screeding contractor liable for defective floor works, awarding the pursuer £7,120.85 after set-off and dismissing the counterclaim.

  • Breach of contract
  • Implied terms
  • Damages
  • Building works
  • Expert evidence
  • Breach-of-contract
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Contract law [2024] SACCIV 47

Gerard Davis against James Davis (Sheriff Appeal Court Civil)

Gerard Davis against James Davis (Sheriff Appeal Court Civil) [2024] SACCIV 47 (15 October 2024)

The Sheriff Appeal Court recalled dismissal of a business-succession claim, holding the pleaded implied term was arguable and that proof was required.

  • Implied terms
  • Business succession
  • Testamentary provision
  • Shareholder rights
  • Winding up of companies
  • Implied-terms
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Professional negligence [2023] ScotCS CSOH_75

RONNIE O'NEILL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LTD AGAINST MACROBERTS LLP

RONNIE O'NEILL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LTD AGAINST MACROBERTS LLP [2023] ScotCS CSOH_75 (02 November 2023)

Professional negligence claim against solicitors failed: the court held the advice on contract terminability and interim remedies was not negligent and caused no loss.

  • Solicitor's duty of care
  • Contract termination
  • Advice on legal options
  • Implied terms
  • Damages for loss of chance
  • Professional-negligence
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Contract law [2022] ScotCS CSIH_33

KEIRON DAVID PATERSON AGAINST ANGELLINE (SCOTLAND) LTD

KEIRON DAVID PATERSON AGAINST ANGELLINE (SCOTLAND) LTD [2022] ScotCS CSIH_33 (21 July 2022)

The Inner House held that the share purchase agreement plainly referred only to Keir Pharmacy Limited for the price adjustment, and refused implication and rectification.

  • Contract interpretation
  • Implied terms
  • Rectification
  • Share purchase agreement
  • Adjustment of consideration
  • Contract-interpretation
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