PART 5CIVIL APPEALS

Appeals to the Court of Session

I1113Appeal from the Sheriff Appeal Court to the Court of Session

1

An appeal may be taken to the Court of Session against a decision of the Sheriff Appeal Court constituting final judgment in civil proceedings, but only—

a

with the permission of the Sheriff Appeal Court, or

b

if that Court has refused permission, with the permission of the Court of Session.

2

The Sheriff Appeal Court or the Court of Session may grant permission under subsection (1) only if the Court considers that—

a

the appeal would raise an important point of principle or practice, or

b

there is some other compelling reason for the Court of Session to hear the appeal.

3

This section does not affect any other right of appeal against any decision of the Sheriff Appeal Court to the Court of Session under any other enactment.

4

This section is subject to any provision of any other enactment that restricts or excludes a right of appeal from the Sheriff Appeal Court to the Court of Session.