Rule 15.2 Opposition to motionsI1

Scotland

(1)

A receiving party may oppose a motion by lodging a notice of opposition in Form 15.2.

(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, either—

(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.

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