- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As enacted)
This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
In every Consistorial Action the Summons shall be served upon the Defender personally, when he is not resident within Scotland : Provided always, that if it be shown to the Satisfaction of the Court that the Defender cannot be found, Edictal Citation shall be deemed sufficient; but in every Case where the Citation is edictal the Pursuer shall also serve the Summons on the Children of the Marriage, if any, and on One or more of the Next of Kin of the Defender, exclusive of the Children of the Marriage, when the said Children and Next of Kin are known, and resident within the United Kingdom, and such Children and Next of Kin, whether cited or so resident or not, may appear and state Defences to the Action.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: