SCHEDULE

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1

An application under section 194(1) for leave to appeal against a decision of the sheriff shall—

a

be made in writing to the sheriff clerk within 7 days of the making of the decision; and

b

specify the point of law on which the appeal is to proceed.

2

The sheriff may consider such an application without hearing parties unless it appears to the sheriff to be necessary to hold a hearing and, if so, the sheriff clerk shall intimate the date, place and time of the hearing to the parties.

3

Where leave to appeal has been granted, an appeal shall be made within 7 days after the date when leave was granted.