Test 1

Question 1

What is the period of notice following citation of an initial writ where the defender resides in France?

Answer 1

21 days

Question 2

What is the minimum period of notice that must be given if it is shortened by the Sheriff?

Answer 2

2 days/ 48 hours

Question 3

What is the form of citation in an initial writ used in an action for payment of money where a time to pay application may be applied for?

Answer 3

05

Question 4

When does the period of notice commence when service is effected by Recorded Delivery?

Answer 4

Day after posting

Question 5

You hold a commission for Lothian and Borders only and receive instructions to serve an initial writ warranted at Aberdeen on a defender, who has moved to Edinburgh. Can you carry this out?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Can a party lodge a reponing note in respect of an action to which they previously entered an appearance?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Within how many days following service must a motion and it’s certificate of intimation be lodged with the Sheriff Clerk?

Answer 7

5 days

Question 8

How many days following service does a party have to lodge notice of opposition to a motion?

Answer 8

7 days

Question 9

A third party notice requires to be served within how many days following the interlocutor allowing service being granted?

Answer 9

14 days

Question 10

What form is served on a party whose solicitor has withdrawn from acting on their behalf?

Answer 10

G10

Question 11

What is the form for a warrant of citation in a family action?

Answer 11

F14

Question 12

What is the form of certificate of citation in a family action?

Answer 12

F16

Question 13

What form of citation is used in a simplified divorce action where there has been no cohabitation for 2 years?

Answer 13

F35

Question 14

What is the minimum period of notice for an incidental application?

Answer 14

2 days/ 48 hours

Question 15

What is the minimum period of notice that must be given to the other party in respect of a minute for recall of decree?

Answer 15

7 days

Question 16

Which of the following is not a prescribed mode of service?

Personally
Affixing
Leaving in the hands of a resident

Answer 16

Affixing

Question 17

What is the summary cause equivalent of a reponing note?

Answer 17

Minute for recall

Question 18

What is the form for confirmation of formal service in a simple procedure case?

Answer 18

6C

Question 19

What is the wording that must appear on the envelope when serving an ordinary cause writ by depositing

Answer 19

THIS ENVELOPE CONTAINS A CITATION TO OR INTIMATION FROM

Question 20

What form is served with an ordinary cause minute where a hearing has been fixed?

Answer 20

G7C

Question 21

Can an action for recovery of a vehicle be raised under Simple Procedure?

Answer 21

Yes, only where there is an alternative crave for a sum <£5000

Question 22

What is the usual time period between the last date for service and the last date for response on a simple procedure timetable?

Answer 22

3 weeks

Question 23

What is the wording that must appear on the envelope when service a simple procedure claim form by recorded delivery?

Answer 23

THIS ENVELOPE CONTAINS A CLAIM FORM FROM (SHERIFF COURT). IF DELIVERY CANNOT BE MADE THE LETTER MUST BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO THE SHERIFF CLERK AT (COURT ADDRESS)

Question 24

What is the response form which must be served along with a summary cause summons in a personal injuries case?

Answer 24

10a