# Act of Sederunt (Small Claim Rules) 1988, Paragraph 40: Preliminary hearing


(1) A preliminary hearing shall be held on the date specified in the summons.
(2) Where the defender does not appear or is not represented at the preliminary hearing, decree may be granted against him.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1976/schedule/paragraph/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-small-claim-rules-1988/schedule/paragraph-40
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