Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907

F1 Opposition to motionsS

15.3.(1)Where a party seeks to oppose a motion lodged under rule 15.1(1)(b), he shall—

(a)complete a notice of opposition in Form G9;

(b)forthwith intimate a copy of that notice to every other party; and

(c)lodge the notice with the sheriff clerk not later than 2 days before the date fixed for the hearing of the motion.

(2)Paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) of rule 15.2 (methods and time of intimation of motions) shall apply to the intimation of opposition to a motion under paragraph (1)(b) of this rule as they apply to intimation under that rule.

(3)The sheriff may, on cause shown, dispense with or reduce the period for lodging the notice mentioned in paragraph (1)(c).

Textual Amendments

F1Chapter 15 substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2445, para. 3(22)