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Paragraph 25 Decree

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(1)

The sheriff shall, where practicable, give his decision and a brief statement of his reasons at the conclusion of the hearing of a small claim or reserve judgment.

(2)

Where the sheriff reserves judgment, he shall, within 28 days of the hearing give his decision in writing together with a brief note of his reasons; and the sheriff clerk shall forthwith intimate these to the parties.

(3)

After giving his judgment, the sheriff shall—

(a)

deal with the question of expenses and, where appropriate, make an award of expenses; and

(b)

grant decree as appropriate.

(4)

A decree of the sheriff in a small claim shall be a final decree.