Paragraph 12.3 ex tempore judgmentsF1F2

This rule applies where a sheriff pronounces an ex tempore judgment in accordance with rule 12.2(4)(a).

The sheriff must state briefly the grounds of his or her decision, including the reasons for his or her decision on any questions of fact or law or of admissibility of evidence.

The sheriff may, and must if requested to do so by a party, append to the interlocutor a note F3in Form O7ZA (form of judgment) setting out the matters referred to in paragraph (2) and his or her findings in fact and law.

A party must make a request under paragraph (3) in writing within 7 days of the date of the ex tempore judgment.

Where a party requests a note of reasons other than in accordance with paragraph (4), the sheriff may provide such a note.