# Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907, Rule 12.2: Further provisions in relation to interlocutors

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(1) The sheriff may sign an interlocutor when outwith his or her sheriffdom.
(2) At any time before extract, the sheriff may correct any clerical or incidental error in an interlocutor or note attached to it.
(3) Paragraphs (4) and (5) apply in any cause other than—
(a) an undefended family action within the meaning of rule 33.1(1); or
(b) an undefended civil partnership action within the meaning of rule 33A.1(1).
(4) At the conclusion of any hearing in which evidence has been led, the sheriff shall either—
(a) pronounce an ex tempore judgment in accordance with rule 12.3; or
(b) reserve judgment in accordance with rule 12.4.
(5) In circumstances other than those mentioned in paragraph (4), the sheriff may, and must when requested by a party, append to the interlocutor a note setting out the reasons for the decision.
(6) A party must make a request under paragraph (5) in writing within 7 days of the date of the interlocutor.
(7) Where a party requests a note of reasons other than in accordance with paragraph (6), the sheriff may provide such a note.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/7/51/schedule/1/part/1/chapter/12/rule/12.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheriff-courts-scotland-act-1907/schedule-1/part-1/chapter-12/rule-12.2
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