It is claimed the 28-year-old was repeatedly struck on the body with a knife or similar item.
Mr Bates is said to have been left so severely hurt that he passed away at Glasgow Royal Infirmary four days later.
The case called for a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today where Ferguson's lawyers pleaded not guilty on his behalf.Lord Boyd set a trial due to begin in November. The case could last around seven days.
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