Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907

Remit to person of skillS

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.