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Paragraph 26.1 Orders for payment and management of money

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(1)

In an action of damages in which a sum of money becomes payable, by virtue of a decree or an extra-judicial settlement, to or for the benefit of a person under legal disability (other than a person under the age of 18 years), the sheriff shall make such order regarding the payment and management of that sum for the benefit of that person as he thinks fit.

(2)

Any order required under paragraph (1) shall be made on the granting of decree for payment or of absolvitor.