Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Act of Sederunt)
Paragraph 2(2) amends rule 3.16.4 of the Summary Application Rules to ensure that intimation of all relevant proceedings, including applications for renewals of guardianship orders, are made to the persons listed in that rule. The rule also provides for intimation on the Lord Advocate and the relevant clerk of court in appropriate cases which have originated from a court exercising criminal jurisdiction.
Paragraph 2(4) deletes rule 3.16.8(5) because it is unnecessary.
Paragraph 3 amends the Sheriff Court Company Insolvency Rules in consequence of the Energy Supply Company Administration (Scotland) Rules 2013.
Paragraphs 4 and 5 make minor corrections to the Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules) (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2013 and to the Act of Sederunt (Summary Cause Rules) 2002.
Paragraph 6 contains savings provisions in respect of paragraphs 2 and 3.