Rule 3.16.2 Appointment of hearingF1
On an application or other proceedings being submitted under or in pursuance of the 2000 Act the sheriff shall–
(a)
fix a hearing;
(b)
order answers to be lodged (where he considers it appropriate to do so) within a period that he shall specify; and
(c)
appoint service and intimation of the application or other proceedings.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Ch. 3 Pt. 16 inserted (2.4.2001) by Act of Sederunt (Summary Applications, Statutory Applications and Appeals etc. Rules) Amendment (Adults with Incapacity) 2001 (S.S.I. 2001/142), paras. 1(1), 3(2)