September 30, 2025
Mitchell v Glasgow CC [2008] CSIH 19
The widow of a man killed by his neighbour sued the council landlord for negligence. The council had threatened the aggressor with eviction but failed to warn the deceased. The court held the council owed no duty of care to warn. Facts The pursuer was the widow and executrix of Mr Archibald Mitchell. Mr Mitchell and his neighbour, Mr James Drummond, were both tenants of the defenders, Glasgow City Council. For a significant period, Mr Drummond subjected Mr Mitchell and his wife to a campaign of verbal abuse, threats, and vandalism. The Council was aware of this anti-social behaviour and
