# Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907, Rule 27.9: Failure to find caution or give security


Where a party fails to find caution or give other security (in this rule referred to as “the party in default”), any other party may apply by motion—
(a) where the party in default is a pursuer, for decree of absolvitor; or
(b) where the party in default is a defender or a third party, for decree by default or for such other finding or order as the sheriff thinks fit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/7/51/schedule/1/part/1/chapter/27/rule/27.9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheriff-courts-scotland-act-1907/schedule-1/part-1/chapter-27/rule-27.9
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