# Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907, Rule 36.8: Application and interpretation of this Part


(1) This Part applies to an action of damages for personal injuries or the death of a person in consequence of personal injuries.
(2) In this Part—
“defender” includes a third party against whom the pursuer has a crave for damages;
“personal injuries” includes any disease or impairment of a physical or mental condition.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/7/51/schedule/1/part/2/chapter/36/rule/36.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheriff-courts-scotland-act-1907/schedule-1/part-2/chapter-36/rule-36.8
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