17.1.—(1) Appearance in an action shall be entered within 3 days after the date on which the summons has called by the defender requesting a clerk of session in the appropriate section of the General Department to mark on the summons–
(a)the names of the counsel, or other person having a right of audience, and the agent acting for him; or
(b)that he appears for himself.
(2) On entering appearance, the defender shall give written intimation to the pursuer that appearance has been entered.
(3) On entering appearance, the defender shall have the right to borrow any production which has been lodged in process.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 rule 17.1 in force at 5.9.1994, see para. 1(1)