Rule 3.46A Expeditious determination of applicationF1

Prior to or at a hearing on evidence under rule 3.47 (or any adjournment or continuation thereof under rule 3.49), the sheriff may order parties to take such steps as the sheriff deems necessary to secure the expeditious determination of the application, including but not limited to—

(a)

instructing a single expert;

(b)

using affidavits;

(c)

restricting the issues for proof;

(d)

restricting witnesses;

(e)

applying for evidence to be taken by live link in accordance with rule 3.22.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Rule 3.46A inserted (24.6.2013) by Act of Sederunt (Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011) (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/172), paras. 1(1), 3(34) (with para. 8)

Notes on Part CHAPTER 3

Textual amendments

F1: Ch. 3 heading substituted (1.2.2016) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/424), paras. 1(2), 3(9)

Notes on Chapter PART VII

Textual amendments

F1: Ch. 3 Pt. 7 heading substituted (24.6.2013) by Act of Sederunt (Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011) (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/172), paras. 1(1), 3(30) (with para. 8)