# Act of Sederunt (Summary Cause Rules) 2002, Paragraph 5.12: Return of summons


(1) If any appearance in court is required on the calling date in respect of any party–
(a) the summons; and
(b) the relevant certificate of execution of service,
shall be returned to the sheriff clerk not later than two days before the calling date.
(2) If no appearance by any party is required on the calling date, only the certificate of execution of service need be returned to the sheriff clerk, not later than two days before the calling date.
(3) If the pursuer fails to proceed in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2) as appropriate, the sheriff may dismiss the action.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/132/schedule/1/paragraph/5.12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-summary-cause-rules-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-5.12
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