Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 (c. 51)

[F1 Consistorial Causes] S

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 38B, 38C inserted (S.) by Court of Session Act 1988 (c. 36, SIF 36:1), s. 52(1), Sch. 1 para. 2

38B Lord Advocate as party to action for divorce. S

(1) The Lord Advocate may enter appearance as a party in any action for divorce, and he may lead such proof and maintain such pleas as he thinks fit, and the sheriff shall, whenever he 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.