First Order58.7

1

On being lodged, the petition shall, without appearing on the Motion Roll, be presented forthwith to the Lord Ordinary in court or in chambers for–

a

an order specifying–

i

such intimation, service and advertisement as may be necessary;

ii

any documents to be served with the petition;

iii

any date for the first hearing, being a date not earlier than 7 days after the expiry of the period specified for intimation and service; or

b

any interim order.

2

The Lord Ordinary may grant, but may not refuse to grant, any order specified in paragraph (1) without having heard counsel or other person having a right of audience instructed by the petitioner.