James Watt v. Anne Bruce or Watt [2009] CSOH 58

Matrimonial - Proof:- The parties married on 22 July 1977 and had a child during the course of that marriage who is now over the age of 16. The parties separated on 20 August 2002 and have remained apart since that date. Decree of divorce was pronounced following evidence that their marriage had broken down irretrievably. Here the defender sought a claim for financial provision of £3,988,515.00 with interest from 30 August 2002 until payment. During the period of the marriage the pursuer was a fisherman with his own business. The main issue between the parties was the valuation of the pursuer's business interests in determining what financial provision should be awarded to the defender.

Court: Court Of Session (Outer House) (Scotland)

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