PART 3CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 1SHERIFF COURT
Civil jury trials
I1C171Verdict subject to opinion of the Sheriff Appeal Court
1
This section applies in relation to any jury proceedings in which the sheriff has directed the jury on any matter.
2
A party against whom the verdict of the jury is returned may apply to the Sheriff Appeal Court for the verdict instead to be entered in the party's favour.
3
On an application under subsection (2), the Court may—
a
set aside the verdict and exercise either of the powers in subsections (4) and (6), or
b
refuse the application.
4
Where the Court is of the opinion—
a
that the sheriff's direction was erroneous, and
b
that the party making the application was entitled to the verdict in whole or in part,
it may direct the verdict to be entered in that party's favour.
5
The Court may direct the verdict to be so entered—
a
either in whole or in part, and
b
either absolutely or on such terms as the Court thinks fit.
6
Where the Court is of the opinion that it is necessary to do so, it may order the proceedings to be tried by another jury.