9.—(1) This rule applies where a person receives intimation in accordance with rule 8.
(2) Where a person intends to enter an appearance as a party in the proceedings, he shall lodge a minute stating that he intends to do so.
(3) Upon receipt of the minute lodged in accordance with paragraph (2) above, the sheriff shall sist the person as a party to the action.
(4) Upon a person being sisted as a party in accordance with paragraph (3) above, the sheriff shall order the person to lodge a note of his written submissions in respect of the making of the order within 7 days, or such other period as the sheriff thinks fit.
(5) A copy of the minute lodged in accordance with paragraph (2) above and a copy of any note lodged in accordance with paragraph (4) above shall, at the same time as lodging the minute or any note, be intimated by the party lodging such to all other parties in the proceedings.
(6) At any time after the note mentioned in paragraph (4) above has been lodged, the sheriff may regulate such further procedure in the proceedings as he thinks fit.