SCHEDULE 1APPLICATIONS

Opposition to applications in writing

5.

(1)

A receiving participant may oppose an application by lodging a notice of opposition in Form S1.5.

(2)

Any notice of opposition must be lodged within 7 days after the date of intimation of the application.

(3)

The sheriff may, on the request of a participant—

(a)

vary the period of 7 days mentioned in subparagraph (2); or

(b)

dispense with intimation on any participant.

(4)

A request mentioned in subparagraph (3) must—

(a)

be included in the application; and

(b)

give reasons for varying the period or dispensing with intimation, as the case may be.

(5)

The sheriff may allow a notice of opposition to be lodged late, on cause shown.