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Paragraph 8.14 Parties to be heard at close of proof

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

After all the evidence has been led relevant to the particular proof, the sheriff must hear parties on the evidence.

(2)

At the conclusion of that hearing, the sheriff may–

(a)

pronounce his decision; or

(b)

reserve judgment.