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.