# Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Appeal Court Rules) 2021, Rule 16.3: Orders for intimation and answers

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(1) On the first available court day after being lodged, a minute must be brought before the procedural Appeal Sheriff for an order—
(a) for intimation, within 7 days after the date of the order, to—
(i) every other party to the appeal;
(ii) any other person who appears to have an interest in the minute;
(b) for any person to whom the minute is intimated to lodge answers, if so advised, within 14 days after the date of intimation;
(c) fixing a hearing on the minute and any answers no sooner than 28 days after the date of the order.
(2) The procedural Appeal Sheriff may vary the periods of 7 days, 14 days and 28 days mentioned in paragraph (1) either—
(a) of the procedural Appeal Sheriff’s own accord; or
(b) on cause shown, on the application of the applicant.
(3) An application mentioned in paragraph (2)(b) must—
(a) be included in the minute;
(b) give reasons for varying the period.
(4) Where a minute is intimated in accordance with an order under this rule, the applicant must lodge a certificate of intimation in Form 6.5-A within 14 days after the date of intimation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2021/468/rule/16.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-sheriff-appeal-court-rules-2021/rule-16.3
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