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Scottish DR: claims and remedies


This subtopic provides guidance on legal remedies available in Scotland.

For guidance on other key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see the following overviews, which link through to more detailed guidance:

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    Scottish DR: key developments—overview

  2. •

    Scottish DR: courts and civil procedure—overview

  3. •

    Scottish DR: prescription and limitation—overview

  4. •

    Scottish DR: starting a claim—overview

  5. •

    Scottish DR: case management and evidence—overview

  6. •

    Scottish DR: expenses and funding—overview

  7. •

    Scottish DR: civil appeals and judicial review—overview

  8. •

    Scottish DR: enforcement—overview

  9. •

    Scottish DR: settlement and ADR—overview

A legal remedy (sometimes referred to as judicial relief or a judicial remedy), is the means by which the court enforces a legal right and/or ‘rights a wrong’.

Legal remedies can take a number of forms including monetary damages, interdict, specific performance,

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