PART 6

INCIDENTAL PROCEDURE: SPECIAL PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 24

STATUTORY INTERVENERS

Applications to intervene: determination
24.3
1
The Court may determine an application for leave to intervene without a hearing, unless a hearing is fixed under rule 24.2(5) or (6).
2
Where an enactment requires that the Court be satisfied that intervention is likely to assist the Court, it may grant leave to intervene only if it is so satisfied.
3
Where the Court grants leave to intervene, it may impose any conditions that it considers desirable in the interests of justice.
4
In particular, the Court may make provision about any additional expenses incurred by the parties as a result of the intervention.
5
When an application is determined, the Clerk must notify the parties and the applicant of the outcome.
Para. 24.3 in force at 6.1.2022, see para. 1.1(2)
Rule 24.3(2) substituted (1.1.2025) by Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994, Sheriff Appeal Court Rules 2021 and Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Statutory Interveners) 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/353), paras. 1(2), 3(2)(c)
Ch. 24 heading substituted (1.1.2025) by Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994, Sheriff Appeal Court Rules 2021 and Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Statutory Interveners) 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/353), paras. 1(2), 3(2)(a)