Opposition to written motions
11.5.—(1) A receiving party may oppose a motion by lodging a notice of opposition in Form 11.5.
(2) Any notice of opposition must be lodged within 7 days after the date of intimation of the motion.
(3) The sheriff may, on the application of the lodging party—
(a)vary the period of 7 days mentioned in paragraph (2); or
(b)dispense with intimation on any party.
(4) An application mentioned in paragraph (3) must—
(a)be included in the motion;
(b)give reasons for varying the period or dispensing with intimation, as the case may be.
(5) The sheriff may allow a notice of opposition to be lodged late, on cause shown.