Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907

Applications for further damagesS

36.13.(1)An application for further damages by a pursuer in respect of whom an order under section 12(2)(b) of the Act of 1982 has been made shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which it relates and shall include—

(a)a crave for further damages;

(b)averments in the statement of facts supporting that crave; and

(c)appropriate pleas-in-law.

(2)On lodging such a minute in process, the pursuer shall apply by motion for warrant to serve the minute on—

(a)every other party; and

(b)where such other party is insured or otherwise indemnified, his insurer or indemnifier, if known to the pursuer.

(3)Any such party, insurer or indemnifier may lodge answers to such a minute in process within 28 days after the date of service on him.

(4)Where answers have been lodged under paragraph (3), the sheriff may, on the motion of any party, make such further order as to procedure as he thinks fit.