# Citations (Scotland) Act 1846, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to remove Doubts concerning Citations, and Services and Execution of Diligence, in Scotland.
[26th August 1846]
Whereas an Act was passed in the second year of the reign of her Majesty, intituled “An Act to amend the law of Scotland in matters relating to personal diligence, arrestments, and poindings,” whereby it was enacted, that extracts, citations, deliverances, schedules, and executions may be either printed or in writing, or partly both, and that, excepting in the case of poindings, more than one witness shall not be required for service or execution thereof: And whereas doubts have been entertained regarding the interpretation of the provisions above recited; and it is expedient to remove such doubts:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/9-10/67/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/citations-scotland-act-1846/introduction
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