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Paragraph 7

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If—

(a)

an application mentioned in paragraph 6(a) above is frivolous;

(b)

such an application is opposed on frivolous grounds; or

(c)

a party requires, on frivolous grounds, a hearing to be held by virtue of any of the provisions mentioned in paragraph 6(c) above,

the sheriff may award a sum of expenses, not exceeding £25 or such amount as may be prescribed in regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, against the party acting frivolously in favour of the other party.