Rule 31.3A References in proceedings in the Sheriff Appeal CourtF1
(1)
Where a question is to be raised in the Sheriff Appeal Court in any proceedings, notice of intention to do so shall be given by the party raising the question.
(2)
Where such notice is given, a record of the notice shall be entered in the minute of proceedings.
(3)
The court may hear parties on the question forthwith or may adjourn the case to a specified date for such hearing.
(4)
After hearing parties, the court may determine the question or may decide that a preliminary ruling should be sought.
(5)
Where the court determines the question, it shall then make such order in respect of further procedure as it thinks fit.