SCHEDULES

first schedule ORDINARY CAUSE RULES 1993

Initiation andprogress of causes

CHAPTER 29PROOF

Remit to person of skill

29.2.

(1)

The sheriff may, on a motion by any party or on a joint motion, remit to any person of skill, or other person, to report on any matter of fact.

(2)

Where a remit under paragraph (1) is made by joint motion or of consent of all parties, the report of such person shall be final and conclusive with respect to the subject-matter of the remit.

(3)

Where a remit under paragraph (1) is made—

(a)

on the motion of one of the parties, the expenses of the remit shall, in the first instance, be met by that party; and

(b)

on a joint motion or of consent of all parties, the expenses shall, in the first instance, be met by the parties equally, unless the sheriff otherwise orders.