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Inhibition in Scottish civil litigation

Inhibition in Scottish civil litigation This Practice Note considers the position in Scotland. For guidance on: • other forms of diligence in Scottish civil procedure, see Practice Note: Enforcement in Scottish civil litigation which, in turn, links through to detailed guidance on a number of forms of diligence available in Scotland • key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see: Preliminary considerations in Scottish civil litigation—overview, Initiating and case managing a civil claim in Scotland—overview, Types of action and appeals in Scottish civil litigation—overview, Remedies and enforcement in Scottish civil litigation—overview, and Settlement and ADR in Scottish civil litigation—overview, which, in turn, link through to detailed guidance on specific aspects of dispute resolution in Scotland. • other key areas of Scottish law and procedure, see our Scotland toolkit • the equivalent in England and Wales, see: Introduction to enforcement—overview which, as well as giving an overview of this topic, links through to more detailed guidance on various aspects of domestic enforcement in England and Wales • cross-border enforcement, see: Cross border enforcement (UK regime)—overview, Cross border enforcement (EU regime)—overview and Cross border enforcement (International regimes)—overview which, as well as giving an overview of this topic, links through to more detailed guidance on various aspects of cross-border enforcement Key:

Adjudication for debt in Scottish civil litigation

Adjudication for debt in Scottish civil litigation This Practice Note considers the current position on adjudication for debt in Scottish civil proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Act 2007 (BD(S)A 2007). Note, however, adjudication for debt will be abolished when BD(S)A 2007, ss 79 and 80 have been brought into force—see further below. For guidance on: • other forms of diligence in Scottish civil procedure, see Practice Note: Enforcement in Scottish civil litigation which, in turn, links through to detailed guidance on a number of forms of diligence available in Scotland • the equivalent in England and Wales, see: Introduction to enforcement—overview which, as well as giving an overview of this topic, links through to more detailed guidance on various aspects of domestic enforcement in England and Wales • cross-border enforcement, see: Cross border enforcement (UK regime)—overview, Cross border enforcement (EU regime)—overview and Cross border enforcement (International regimes)—overview which, as well as giving an overview of this topic, links through to more detailed guidance on various aspects of cross-border enforcement • key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see: Preliminary considerations in Scottish civil litigation—overview, Initiating and case managing a civil claim in Scotland—overview, Types of action and appeals in Scottish civil litigation—overview,

Reclaiming motions in the Inner House, Court of Session in Scotland

Reclaiming motions in the Inner House, Court of Session in Scotland Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by measures concerning process and procedure in the Scottish civil courts that have been introduced as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For a general overview of how the Scottish courts are responding to and operating during the coronavirus pandemic, see Practice Note: Coronavirus (COVID-19) implications for dispute resolution in Scotland. Further information can also be found on our Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Scotland tracker. This Practice Note provides guidance on the considerations and steps involved in an appeal to the Inner House of the Court of Session by way of reclaiming motion under RCS, Ch 38. For guidance on: • other appeals in the Court of Session, see Practice Note: Appeals to the Inner House of the Court of Session • key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see: Preliminary considerations in Scottish civil litigation—overview, Initiating and case managing a civil claim in Scotland—overview, Types of action and appeals in Scottish civil litigation—overview, Remedies and enforcement in Scottish civil litigation—overview, and Settlement and ADR in Scottish civil litigation—overview, which, in turn, link through to detailed guidance on specific aspects of dispute resolution in Scotland • the equivalent in England

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Contractor had no right of relief against clerk of works (Loretto Housing Association v Cruden Building)

Construction analysis: The Outer House of the Court of Session found that a contractor that paid a sum to its employer in settlement of a claim for defects was not entitled to a contribution in respect of that sum from a clerk of works. Even if the contractor and clerk of works were jointly and severally liable for the defects, the contractor had no right to a contribution from the clerk of works under Scots law, because it had not been found liable to the employer by a court.

Property weekly highlights—20 May 2021

This week's edition of Property weekly highlights includes: the long-awaited decision in TFS Stores re effective contracting out, three more long-awaited decisions on the impact of restructurings and CVAs on landlords and a Supreme Court decision closing the door on business rates mitigation schemes involving SPVs.

Lexis®PSL Public Law monthly highlights—March 2016

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Lexis®PSL Local Government monthly highlights—March 2016

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