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Paragraph 17.4 Penalty for failure to return productions

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(1)

If a solicitor has borrowed a production and fails to return it for any diet at which it is required, the sheriff may impose upon such solicitor a fine not exceeding £50.

(2)

A fine imposed under paragraph (1) shall–

(a)

be payable to the sheriff clerk; and

(b)

be recoverable by civil diligence.

(3)

An order imposing a fine under this rule shall not be subject to review except that the sheriff who granted it may, on cause shown, recall it.