What can be done if another person has the evidence I require?
What exactly is proof, and why is it so important? Evidence for a court action takes a variety of forms. It can be physical evidence (something tangible and tactile), documentary evidence (a written statement or material such as discs, tapes, videos, and photographs), or oral evidence (the testimony of a witness). The gathering of evidence […]
What should I do if my opponent has no money but I have a strong case?
When considering litigation, one of the first things we consider is your opponent’s financial sustainability. Before filing a case, most claimants would want some assurance that they will be able to recoup at least some of their losses and legal costs. So, what can we do to determine whether your adversary will be able to […]
The Ins and Outs of Mediation and Resolving Disputes in Scotland
Our Director, Billy Smith, sits down with Simon Horne, Service Director at Olive Mediation Group, to discuss the ins and outs of mediation and resolving disputes in Scotland:
Even with Covid-19, disputes happen. New guide to dispute resolution in Scotland
Even at these trying times we as Solicitors continue to be asked about how to resolve disputes. The purpose of this video is to give you as best a guide as we can as to how to resolve disputes. I will go on very soon to explain some of the areas in which we advise […]
Scotland Sees Fall in Civil Law Cases
Recent statistics from Scotland’s Chief Statistician have revealed that the number of civil law cases initiated in Scottish courts has fallen to its lowest since current statistics began in 2008-09. There were a total of 76,800 civil law cases raised in the financial year 2014-15, a drop of 42% since 2008-09. However, the number of […]
Sub-Letting is an Issue for Landlords and Tenants
As many as one in six (17%) tenants in the UK admit to having rented out part or all of their property to someone who isn’t on the lease agreement, new research by Direct Line for Business has found. A quarter of tenants who sub-let their property didn’t check the terms of their lease to […]
Solving Disputes Online
A new platform to help consumers and traders solve online disputes over a purchase made online has been launched by the European Commission. The Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform offers a single point of entry that allows EU consumers and traders to settle their disputes for both domestic and cross-border online purchases. This is done […]
Litigation Solicitor Vacancy in Glasgow – what could you bring to our team?
Complete Clarity Solicitors is looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its Glasgow office. What type of solicitor am I looking for? My business needs to employ a good all round lawyer. At Complete Clarity Solicitors, my team and I currently advise on pretty much any area of Scots Law. Can you do this? […]
Court Reform Continues with Opening of Civil Sheriff Appeal Court
The recent opening of Scotland’s Civil Sheriff Appeal Court has marked the next step in the biggest modernisation of Scotland’s courts in a century. The new Sheriff Appeal Court will hear civil appeals from sheriff courts as part of Government reforms that aim to ensure the right cases are heard in the right courts. This […]
Anti-Social Behaviour Will Still be Grounds for Eviction
Housing Minister Margaret Burgess has reassured landlords that anti-social behaviour by tenants will be grounds for eviction under the new Private Tenancies Bill. During a Q&A with Scottish landlords to mark National Landlords Day, Margaret Burgess said the Private Tenancies Bill will enable landlords to manage their property and deal with anti-social behaviour. “Anti-social behaviour […]
