n January, the complex 3 band system previously used to calculate Sheriff Officers’ fees was scrapped in favour of a unified banding system.
The general consensus is that litigation is a costly process, where the uncertainty as to the precise costs which an individual may face when the dust has settled puts too many off from pursuing valid and legitimate claims. Whilst clients generally pay their solicitors’ legal fees based on agreed terms and conditions, these do not mirror the costs which are recoverable by the successful party in any litigation process.
Three Judges at the Court of Session have rejected an appeal by Raymond Munro, former Scottish rally champion, who sued a map-maker for negligence.
In May 2004, there was an explosion at the Stockline plastics factory in Glasgow following a gas leak which killed 9 and saw 45 others injured.
On 18 April 2009, Edwin Hickox was umpire for the New York Yankees v Clevland Indians baseball match.
The Court of Session Outer House has held that the public interest in the administration of justice “can override the obligation of confidentiality”.
Traditionally, damages awards made by juries have tended to be significantly larger than those made by a Judge.
The Supreme Court has recently held that Courts have the power to strike-out claims which are tainted by dishonesty.
Another month, another fundraising challenge! On Saturday 25th May, our Senior Property Adviser Andrea Hardie, along with her brother-in-law Paul, will be taking on a skydive in order to raise funds for Friends of Roxburghe House.
Read MoreAs part of our ongoing fundraising to support Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), five members of staff took part in Run Balmoral on Saturday 27th April.
Read MoreThe Team at Mackinnons hosted a ‘Lunch with the Legends’ to celebrate (almost) 40 years since the release of groundbreaking “Last of the Hunters” documentary, featuring 3 legends - and top skippers- of the Scottish Fishing Industry; Andrew Bremner, Willie Tait and Terry Taylor.
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