# Act of Sederunt (Small Claim Rules) 2002, Paragraph 8.1: Undefended claim


(1) Where the defender has not lodged a form of response on or before the return day, the claim shall not require to call in court.
(2) Where paragraph (1) applies, the pursuer must lodge a minute in Form 11 before the sheriff clerk’s office closes for business on the second day before the date set for the hearing.
(3) Where the pursuer has lodged a minute in accordance with paragraph (2), the sheriff may grant decree or other competent order sought in terms of that minute.
(4) Where the pursuer has not lodged a minute in accordance with paragraph (2), the sheriff must dismiss the claim.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/133/schedule/1/paragraph/8.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-small-claim-rules-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-8.1
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