The power to make provision relating to simple procedure by act of sederunt under section 104(1) is to be exercised so far as possible with a view to ensuring that the sheriff before whom a simple procedure case is conducted—
(a)is able to identify the issues in dispute,
(b)may facilitate negotiation between or among the parties with a view to securing a settlement,
(c)may otherwise assist the parties in reaching a settlement,
(d)can adopt a procedure that is appropriate to and takes account of the particular circumstances of the case.
Commencement Information
I1S. 75 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/77, art. 2(2)(3), Sch.