# Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907, Rule 35.12: Disposal of defences


(1) Where defences have been lodged, the sheriff may order the initial writ and defences to be adjusted and thereafter close the record and regulate further procedure.
(2) Unless the sheriff otherwise directs, defences shall be disposed of before any further procedure in the action.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/7/51/schedule/1/part/2/chapter/35/rule/35.12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheriff-courts-scotland-act-1907/schedule-1/part-2/chapter-35/rule-35.12
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