(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.