CHAPTER 2RELIEF FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY

Relief for failure to comply with rules2.1

1

The sheriff may relieve a party from the consequences of a failure to comply with a provision in these Rules.

2

The sheriff may do so only where the party shows that the failure is due to—

a

mistake;

b

oversight;

c

any other excusable cause.

3

Where relief is granted, the sheriff may—

a

impose conditions that must be satisfied before relief is granted;

b

make an order to enable the proceedings to proceed as if the failure had not occurred.