# Act of Sederunt (Summary Cause Rules) 2002, Paragraph 31.3: Procedure


(1) After hearing the cause the sheriff shall dispose of it as he thinks fit and may either recall the sequestration in whole or in part, or grant decree for the rent found due and grant warrant for the sale of the sequestrated effects.
(2) Where warrant for sale of the sequestrated effects has been granted the sale shall be carried out by an officer of court or by such other person as the sheriff may direct by public roup at such place as the sheriff may direct and after–
(a) advertisement in a newspaper circulating in the district; and
(b) display, until the sale has been concluded, of a copy of the warrant on the walls of the court which granted it.
(3) Any proceeds of the sale surplus to the sum decerned for, the expenses awarded and the expenses of the sale, shall be returned to the owner, or if he cannot be found, consigned in the hands of the sheriff clerk.
(4) If the effects are not sold, they shall be delivered to the creditor at the appraised value to the amount of the sum decerned for and expenses, and the expenses of the sequestration and sale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/132/schedule/1/paragraph/31.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-summary-cause-rules-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-31.3
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