Rule 2.6 Time limitsI1

Scotland

(1)

This rule applies to a summary application where the time within which the application F1, being an appeal under statute or an application in the nature of an appeal, may be made is not otherwise prescribed.

(2)

An application to which this rule applies shall be lodged with the sheriff clerk within 21 days after the date on which the decision, order, scheme, determination, refusal or other act complained of was intimated to the pursuer.

(3)

On special cause shown, the sheriff may hear an application to which this rule applies notwithstanding that it was not lodged within the period prescribed in paragraph (2).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in rule 2.6(1) inserted (21.5.2004) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause, Summary Application, Summary Cause and Small Claim Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/197), paras. 1(1), 3(3)

Commencement

I1: Rule 2.6 in force at 1.7.1999, see rule 1.1(1)