# Act of Sederunt (Summary Cause Rules) 2002, Paragraph 23.1: Decree


The sheriff must not grant decree against–
(a) a defender or a third party in respect of a claim; or
(b) a pursuer in respect of a counterclaim,
under any provision of these Rules unless satisfied that a ground of jurisdiction exists.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/132/schedule/1/paragraph/23.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-summary-cause-rules-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-23.1
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