# Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Bankruptcy Rules) 2016, Rule 11.5: Opposition to written motions

Extent: S

(1) A receiving party may oppose a motion by lodging a notice of opposition in Form 11.5.
(2) Any notice of opposition must be lodged within 7 days after the date of intimation of the motion.
(3) The 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 sheriff may allow a notice of opposition to be lodged late, on cause shown.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/313/rule/11.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-sheriff-court-bankruptcy-rules-2016/rule-11.5
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