Summary Applications

A Summary Application is a civil case can be raised under either common law, or through statute.

Proceedure

 * 1) A Writ is issued to the Defender
 * 2) An appearance date is fixed, with the Sheriff determining if a hearing is necessary.
 * 3) The Defender will need to lodge answers to the initial claim
 * 4) The Sheriff will determine the procedure to be followed, although this may also be determined by statute.