Rule 11.9 Determination of unopposed written motionsI1

Scotland

(1)

The sheriff clerk may determine any unopposed motion in writing other than a motion which seeks a final interlocutor.

(2)

Where the sheriff clerk considers that such a motion should not be granted, the sheriff clerk must refer the motion to the sheriff.

(3)

The sheriff is to determine—

(a)

a motion referred under paragraph (2);

(b)

an unopposed motion which seeks a final interlocutor,

in chambers without the appearance of parties, unless the sheriff otherwise determines.

(4)

The sheriff clerk must intimate to every party an interlocutor determining a joint written motion or an unopposed written motion.

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