Paragraph 33

If—

(a)

an application mentioned in paragraph 32(a) above is frivolous;

(b)

such an application is opposed on frivolous grounds; or

(c)

a party requires a hearing mentioned in paragraph 32(c) above to be held on frivolous grounds,

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

Notes on Schedule 5

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 5 repealed (30.12.2002) by Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 17), s. 58(2)(d) (with ss. 59, 63)