# Act of Adjournal (Consolidation) 1988, Section 6: Order for taking precognition


If, after the hearing, the sheriff is satisfied that it is reasonable to require such precognition on oath in the circumstances, he shall—
(a) order the precognition to be taken;
(b) fix a diet for it to be taken;
(c) grant warrant to cite the person from whom it is to be taken.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/110/section/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-adjournal-consolidation-1988/section-6
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