SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 S POINDINGS AND SALES IN PURSUANCE OF SUMMARY WARRANTS

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 5 restricted (1.8.1994) by S.I. 1994/1774, reg. 43(7)

Circumstances where no expenses are due to or by either party S

33 S If—

(a) an application mentioned in paragraph 32(a) above is frivolous;

(b) such an application is opposed on frivolous grounds; or

(c) a party requires a hearing mentioned in paragraph 32(c) above to be held on frivolous grounds,

the sheriff may award a sum of expenses, not exceeding £25 or such amount as may be prescribed in regulations made by the Lord Advocate, against the party acting frivolously in favour of the other party.