Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Appeal Court Rules) 2015

Applications to enter process as respondent

15.6.—(1) A person on whom the appeal has not been intimated may apply by minute for leave to enter the process as a party minuter and lodge answers.

(2) A minute under paragraph (1) must specify—

(a) the applicant’s title and interest to enter the process;

(b) the basis for the answers that the applicant proposes to lodge.

(3) At the hearing fixed under rule 15.3(1)(c), the procedural Appeal Sheriff is to determine whether the applicant has shown title and interest to enter the process.

(4) If the procedural Appeal Sheriff is satisfied, the procedural Appeal Sheriff may grant the applicant leave to enter the process and lodge answers.

(5) Where leave is granted, the procedural Appeal Sheriff is to make such further order as the procedural Appeal Sheriff thinks fit.

(6) In particular, such an order may include an order—

(a) varying any timetable;

(b) as to the expenses of the application.