SCHEDULES

F1first scheduleS ORDINARY CAUSE RULES 1993

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1 (with appendices 1 and 2) substituted (1.1.1994) for Sch. 1 (with appendix) by S.I. 1993/1956, para. 2, Sch.1.

Sch. 1 (except rule 29.10) excluded (1.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/291, rule 3.24, Sch. 3

Sch. 1 extended (14.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/124, reg. 30(5)

[F1Special provisions in relation to particular causes]S

CHAPTER 33S FAMILY ACTIONS

PART IISUNDEFENDED FAMILY ACTIONS

Procedure for decree in actions under rule 33.28S

33.29.(1)In an action to which rule 33.28 (evidence in certain undefended family actions) applies, the pursuer shall at any time after the expiry of the period for lodging a notice of intention to defend—

(a)lodge in process the affidavit evidence; and

(b)endorse a minute in Form F27 on the initial writ.

(2)The sheriff may, at any time after the pursuer has complied with paragraph (1), without requiring the appearance of parties—

(a)grant decree in terms of the motion for decree; or

(b)remit the cause for such further procedure, if any, including proof by parole evidence, as the sheriff thinks fit.