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9.8.—(1) The sheriff must, where practicable, give his decision and a brief statement of his reasons at the end of the hearing of a claim, or he may reserve judgment.
(2) If the sheriff reserves judgment, he must, within 28 days of the hearing, give his decision in writing together with a brief note of his reasons, and the sheriff clerk must send a copy to the parties.
(3) After giving his judgment, the sheriff must–
(a)deal with the question of expenses and, where appropriate, make an award of expenses; and
(b)grant decree as appropriate.
(4) The decree of the sheriff shall be a final decree.
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