# Act of Sederunt (Summary Cause Rules) 2002, Paragraph 5.10: Re-service


(1) If it appears to the sheriff that there has been any failure or irregularity in service upon a defender, the sheriff may order the pursuer to re-serve the summons on such conditions as he thinks fit.
(2) If re-service has been ordered in accordance with paragraph (1) or rule 5.5(7) the action shall proceed thereafter as if it were a new action.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/132/schedule/1/paragraph/5.10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-summary-cause-rules-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-5.10
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