Rule 1.5 Sequestration processI1

Scotland

(1)

The sheriff clerk must prepare a sequestration process when an initiating document mentioned in paragraph (2) is lodged.

(2)

The initiating documents are—

(a)

a petition for sequestration;

(b)

a petition for recall of sequestration;

(c)

an application or remit under the 2016 Act;

(d)

an appeal under the 2016 Act.

(3)

Any other document lodged with the sheriff clerk is to be placed in the sequestration process.

(4)

Where a further initiating document relating to a sequestration is lodged—

(a)

paragraph (1) does not apply;

(b)

that document is to be placed in the existing sequestration process.

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