# Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907, Paragraph 27A.7: Late acceptance of offers


(1) This rule applies to the determination of a motion under rule 27A.6(4) where the sheriff is satisfied that a defender lodged a minute of acceptance after the appropriate date.
(2) On the pursuer’s motion the sheriff must, except on cause shown—
(a) allow interest on any sum decerned for from the date on which the pursuer’s offer was made; and
(b) find the defender liable for payment to the pursuer of a sum calculated in accordance with rule 27A.9.
(3) Where the sheriff is satisfied that more than one defender lodged a minute of acceptance after the appropriate date the sheriff may find those defenders liable to contribute to payment of the sum referred to in paragraph (2)(b) in such proportions as the sheriff thinks fit.
(4) Where the sheriff makes a finding under paragraph (2)(b), the pursuer may apply for decerniture for payment of the sum as so calculated no later than the granting of decree for expenses as taxed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/7/51/schedule/First/paragraph/27A.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheriff-courts-scotland-act-1907/schedule-First/paragraph-27A.7
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