14.7.—(1) This rule applies where the sheriff—
(a)authorises the special measure of taking evidence by a commissioner under section 19(1) of the 2004 Act; and
(b)orders that interrogatories are to be prepared.
(2) When the sheriff makes an order for interrogatories to be prepared, the sheriff is to specify the periods within which parties must comply with the steps in this rule.
(3) The party who cited the vulnerable witness must lodge draft interrogatories in process.
(4) Any other party may lodge cross-interrogatories.
(5) The parties may adjust their interrogatories and cross-interrogatories.
(6) At the expiry of the adjustment period, the parties must lodge the interrogatories and cross-interrogatories as adjusted in process.
(7) The sheriff is to resolve any dispute as to the content of the interrogatories and cross-interrogatories, and approve them.