Morris v Fife Council: OHCS 4 Jul 2003

The pursuer sought damages from the respondent council for abuse he had suffered whilst in their care as a child. He sought jury trial, the defenders said that was unsuitable, liability being admitted.
Held: This was a case which exceptionally should be heard without a jury. The events had occurred many years earlier. The nature of the claim meant that any cross-examination of the pursuer could be prejudicial to defender. In essence the claims were for psychological dinjury.

Judges:

Lord Abernethy

Citations:

[2003] Scotcs 190

Links:

Bailii

Citing:

CitedAllan v Scott 1972
The courts in Scotland can look to English awards of damages for personal injuries. . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Scotland, Litigation Practice, Torts – Other

Updated: 07 June 2022; Ref: scu.184294