# Act of Sederunt (Small Claim Rules) 2002, Paragraph 21.1: Decree


(1) The sheriff must not grant decree against–
(a) a defender in respect of a claim; or
(b) a pursuer in respect of a counterclaim,
under any provision of these Rules unless satisfied that a ground of jurisdiction exists.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/133/schedule/1/paragraph/21.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-small-claim-rules-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-21.1
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