Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules) (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2008
Paragraph 2 of this Act of Sederunt amends the Sheriff Court Ordinary Cause Rules in relation to late appearance in family and civil partnership actions. In each case, a rule is introduced whereby a defender who does not lodge a notice of intention to defend may subsequently participate in the proceedings or, if decree is granted, may apply for recall of the decree.