Rule 2.40 Form of interventionF1

(1)

An intervention by a statutory intervener is to be by way of a written submission which (including any appendices) does not exceed 5000 words.

(2)

The statutory intervener must lodge the submission and send a copy of it to all the parties by such time as the sheriff may direct.

(3)

The sheriff may in exceptional circumstances—

(a)

allow a longer written submission to be made;

(b)

direct that an oral submission is to be made.

(4)

Where a diet is fixed pursuant to paragraph (3)(b), the sheriff clerk is to give written intimation of the diet to the statutory intervener and all the parties.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Rules 2.37-2.40 substituted for rules 2.37-2.41 (1.1.2025) by Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994, Sheriff Appeal Court Rules 2021 and Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Statutory Interveners) 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/353), paras. 1(2), 5(2)