Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994) 1994

Appeals against decisions under rule 61.31

61.32.—(1) The judicial factor, or any person who has made representations under rule 61.31(4), may, within 14 days after intimation of a decision to him under rule 61.31(5), appeal to the Lord Ordinary against the determination of the Accountant of Court.

(2) An appeal under paragraph (1) shall be–

(a) made by letter to the Deputy Principal Clerk containing a statement of the grounds of appeal; and

(b) intimated to the Accountant of Court.

(3) On receipt of an appeal under paragraph (1), the Deputy Principal Clerk shall place the appeal before the Lord Ordinary in chambers for determination.

(4) On disposing of such an appeal, the Lord Ordinary may–

(a) direct the Accountant of Court to sign the certificate of discharge;

(b) ordain the judicial factor to lodge a petition for his discharge; or

(c) make such other order as he thinks fit.

(5) The decision of the Lord Ordinary on an appeal to him under paragraph (1) shall be final and not subject to review.