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Article 20 Appeals against Accountant’s determination of application for discharge

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(1)

The factor, or any person who has made representations under rule 19(4), may within 14 days of intimation under rule 19(5)(b), appeal to the sheriff against the determination of the Accountant.

(2)

An appeal under paragraph (1) of this rule shall be by letter to the sheriff clerk containing a statement of the grounds of appeal, and intimated to the Accountant.

(3)

On receipt of an appeal under paragraph (1) of this rule, the sheriff clerk shall place the papers before the sheriff in chambers for determination of the appeal.

(4)

On disposing of such appeal, the sheriff may—

(a)

direct the Accountant to sign the certificate of discharge;

(b)

appoint the factor to lodge an application for his discharge; or

(c)

make such further order as he considers appropriate.