On 20 March 1997, Sheriff Michael Fletcher granted Procurator Fiscal David Howdle's application to remove Powhillon's entire cattle herd and permit its sale, slaughter or destruction before trial. Years later, Lord Turnbull described the petition as having been brought at common law. What legal authority permitted the permanent disposal of the cattle before any conviction?
The law required an arbitration award within three months. Fourteen years later, Powhillon's claims against WWT remained undetermined. Along the way, Sheriff Fletcher gave judicial effect to WWT's re-characterisation of a substantial damages claim as specific implement, excluding it from proof on grounds centred on safeguarding the landlord's property.
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Fletcher called court supervision “an essential safeguard” for WWT's property. Five months later, he authorised the disposal of Powhillon's cattle before trial.
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