(1)A party to a simple procedure case may, at any stage, make an application for the case not to proceed subject to simple procedure.
(2)Where such an application is made, the sheriff may direct that the proceedings are no longer subject to simple procedure.
(3)Where a direction is made under subsection (2), the proceedings are to continue for all purposes (including appeal) subject to such procedure as would have been applicable to them had they not been subject to simple procedure.