Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994) 1994

Interpretation of this Chapter S

71.1.  In this Chapter–

“the Act of 1986” means the Family Law Act 1986(1);

“appropriate court” means the High Court in England and Wales or the High Court in Northern Ireland or, in relation to a specified dependent territory, the corresponding court in that territory, as the case may be;

“[F1 Part I order]” has the meaning assigned in section 32 of the Act of 1986;

“proper officer” means the Secretary of the principal registry of the Family Division of the High Court in England and Wales or the Master (care and protection) of the High Court in Northern Ireland or, in relation to a specified dependent territory, the corresponding officer of the appropriate court in that territory, as the case may be;

“register” means the [F2 Part I orders] register kept under rule 71.2;

“specified dependent territory” means a dependent territory specified in an Order in Council made under section 43 of the Act of 1986.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 2 rule 71.1 substituted (1.4.1997) by Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 1) (Part I Orders) 1997 (S.I. 1997/795), paras. 1(1), 2(3)(a)

F2 Words in Sch. 2 rule 71.1 substituted (1.4.1997) by Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment No. 1) (Part I Orders) 1997 (S.I. 1997/795), paras. 1(1), 2(3)(b)

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 2 rule 71.1 in force at 5.9.1994, see para. 1(1)

(1)

1986 c. 55.