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Part IVS Other Causes

Consistorial causesS

19 Lord Advocate as party to action for nullity of marriage or divorce.S

(1)The Lord Advocate may enter appearance as a party in any action of declarator of nullity of marriage or for divorce, and he may lead such proof and maintain such pleas as he thinks fit, and the Court shall, whenever it considers it necessary for the proper disposal of any such action, direct that the action shall be brought to the notice of the Lord Advocate in order that he may determine whether he should enter appearance therein.

(2)No expenses shall be claimable by or against the Lord Advocate in any action in which he has entered appearance under this section.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 19: power to transfer certain functions conferred (6.5.1999) S.I. 1999/901, art. 5, Sch.