http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/5/paragraph/7/2020-12-31Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987An Act to make new provision with regard to Scotland for an extension of time for payment of debts; to amend the law relating to certain diligences; to make provision in respect of messengers-at-arms and sheriff officers; and for connected purposes.1987-05-15texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-17Expert Participation2020-12-31 SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 5 POINDINGS AND SALES IN PURSUANCE OF SUMMARY WARRANTS Release of poinded article on ground of undue harshness7(1)

The sheriff may, on an application made within 14 days after the date of execution of a poinding by the debtor or any person in possession of a poinded article, make an order releasing an article from the poinding if it appears to the sheriff that its continued inclusion in the poinding or its sale under the summary warrant would be unduly harsh in the circumstances.

(2)

Where the sheriff has made an order under subsection (1) above he may, notwithstanding paragraph 9 below, on an application by the creditor or by a sheriff officer on his behalf, authorise the poinding of other articles belonging to the debtor on the same premises.

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