Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 2 modified (1.5.1998) by S.I. 1998/752, art. 3(1)
Sch. 2 applied (with modifications) (S.) (1.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/675, art. 4, Sch. 3 para. 19
C2Sch. 1 modified (1.5.1998) by S.I. 1998/752, art. 3(1)
Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/673, art. 4, Sch. 3 para. 18
Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/675, art. 4, Sch. 3 para. 18
Sch. 1: certain functions extended (17.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/953, art. 3(2)
8(1)Where an administrator takes any action—S
(a)in relation to property as regards which he has not been appointed, being action which he would be entitled to take if he had been so appointed,
(b)believing, and having reasonable grounds for believing, that he is entitled to take that action in relation to that property,
he shall not be liable to any person in respect of any loss or damage resulting from his action except in so far as the loss or damage is caused by his negligence.
(2)Any amount due in respect of the remuneration and expenses of an administrator appointed under this Schedule shall F1. . . be paid by the Lord Advocate.
(3)Any disposal of property under paragraph 1 above to a person taking in good faith shall vest the ownership of the property in that person.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 8(2) repealed (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), ss. 456-458(1), Sch. 11 para. 28(3)(e), Sch. 12; S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-7)