Exclusive competence of sheriffs: proceedings raised before 22nd September 20153

1

Despite the repeal of section 7 of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 19075 (privative jurisdiction in causes under £5,000) by paragraph 4(a) of schedule 5 to the Act, that section continues to apply to proceedings raised before 22nd September 2015.

2

Accordingly, section 39 of the Act (exclusive competence) does not apply to such proceedings.

3

Despite the repeal of section 14 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (remit from Court of Session to sheriff) by paragraph 25 of schedule 5 to the Act, that section continues to apply to proceedings raised before 22nd September 2015.

4

Accordingly, section 93 of the Act (remit of cases from the Court of Session) does not apply to such proceedings.