# Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907, Rule 40.8: Notice of Intention to Defend


(1) Where the defender intends to–
(a) challenge the jurisdiction of the court;
(b) state a defence; or
(c) make a counterclaim,
he shall, before the expiry of the period of notice lodge with the sheriff clerk a notice of intention to defend in Form O7 and shall, at the same time, send a copy to the pursuer.
(2) The lodging of a notice of intention to defend shall not imply acceptance of the jurisdiction of the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/7/51/schedule/1/part/2/chapter/40/rule/40.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheriff-courts-scotland-act-1907/schedule-1/part-2/chapter-40/rule-40.8
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