SCHEDULES

F1first schedule ORDINARY CAUSE RULES 1993

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Sch. 1 (with appendices 1 and 2) substituted (1.1.1994) for Sch. 1 (with appendix) by S.I. 1993/1956, para. 2, Sch.1.

Sch. 1 (except rule 29.10) excluded (1.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/291, rule 3.24, Sch. 3

Sch. 1 extended (14.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/124, reg. 30(5)

Special provisions in relation to particular causes

F2CHAPTER 40COMMERCIAL ACTIONS

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Ch. 40 (rules 40.1 - 40.17) inserted (1.3.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/8, para. 2(5)

40 Notice of Intention to Defend

1

Where the defender intends to–

a

challenge the jurisdiction of the court;

b

state a defence; or

c

make a counterclaim,

he shall, before the expiry of the period of notice lodge with the sheriff clerk a notice of intention to defend in Form O7 and shall, at the same time, send a copy to the pursuer.

2

The lodging of a notice of intention to defend shall not imply acceptance of the jurisdiction of the court.