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.