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Rule 14.2 Opposition to motionsF1I1

Scotland

(1)

A receiving party may oppose a motion by lodging a notice of opposition in Form 14.2 (form of opposition to motion).

(2)

Any notice of opposition must be lodged within 7 days after the date of intimation of the motion.

(3)

The procedural Appeal Sheriff may, on the application of the lodging party—

(a)

vary the period of 7 days mentioned in paragraph (2); or

(b)

dispense with intimation on any party.

(4)

An application mentioned in paragraph (3) must—

(a)

be included in the motion;

(b)

give reasons for varying the period or dispensing with intimation, as the case may be.

(5)

The procedural Appeal Sheriff may allow a notice of opposition to be lodged late, on cause shown.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Rules revoked (with saving in rule 34.3) (6.1.2022) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Appeal Court Rules) 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/468), rules 1.1(2), 34.1 (with rules 1.2, 34.3)

Commencement

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Rule 14.2 in force at 1.1.2016, see rule 1.1(2)