Alan CameronSimple Procedure Expenses
In a previous article I looked at Simple Procedure Rules have been applied in practice over the past year and the likely course of action that may follow from raising an action under the value … Read more
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Alan Cameron Alan CameronDon’t let dilapidations leave your finances in ruins
During the last recession there was a significant increase in the number of disputes over schedules of dilapidations. Landlords were making every effort to avoid being left with an empty property in poor condition particularly … Read more
Alan CameronTo enforce or not to enforce – that is the question
When we receive instructions to pursue cases on behalf of clients, understandably, the primary objective is to resolve their dispute in the quickest and most cost effective manner. We always consider whether an alternative form … Read more
Alan CameronA guide to alternative dispute resolution
There is often some debate between litigators as to whether ADR is just another acronym or whether it can be a useful tool to resolve disputes more quickly and more cost effectively, without the need … Read more
Ainsley McCabeUnlawful Court Fees in Scotland?
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on proposals to increase court fees over the next three years. An increases of 2.3 per cent is planned for April, followed by further two per cent rises in … Read more
Alan CameronThe Property Boundaries (Resolution of Disputes) Bill
A Bill has been proposed in England and Wales which could see the end of boundary disputes reaching the court. The Property Boundaries (Resolution of Disputes) Bill is due for its second reading in the … Read more
Ainsley McCabeWhat is the new Private Residential Tenancy?
As of 1 December 2017, major changes have come into effect for Scotland’s 760,000 private renters. The Private Housing (Tenancies)(Scotland) Act 2016 will effect a major break with the system that operates in respect of … Read more
Ainsley McCabeYour Rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015
My first seat as a trainee with Jackson Boyd is in our Dispute Resolution department. On a daily basis, I answer client’s queries and provide guidance on their rights as a consumer. If you purchased … Read more
Alan CameronScotland’s Next Top Model…..Tenancy Agreement
The long awaited model private residential tenancy agreement was published by the Scottish Government last week. The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 due to come into force on 1 December 2017 replaces the current … Read more
Alan CameronExpertly instructing experts
Expert evidence is commonplace in many types of cases ranging from boundary disputes, professional negligence, and personal injury all the way through to custody and divorce actions and obtaining expert evidence is an important part … Read more
