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Small Claims Forms

The following forms are to be utilised for preparing a Summary Cause Action to the Sheriff Courts in Scotland. The forms are available in either PDF format (which requires Adobe Acrobat software to view on your computer) or in MS Word Format (which requires a copy of Microsoft Word to view)

The forms may either be completed and printed by filling in the relevant details in the boxes highlighted in blue , or simply printed so that the details can be hand written into the relevant boxes.

Note: If you wish to save changes you make to these forms on your local system you will require to purchase and install the full version of the Acrobat software, available from Adobe's website.

Later this year we will make available the option to submit these applications via e-mail. This will require the pursuer (or his representative) to hold an account with the Sheriff Court. Initially it will be a requirement that all applications be printed and submitted to the courts on paper.

Law firms and individuals who wish to download a copy of the forms and store these on their own computers may do so but no attempt should be made to alter the layout of the forms in any way without prior approval. For further advice on the reproduction of these forms please contact:

Operations and Policy Unit
Scottish Court Service
Tel: 0131 229 9200

  [Certificate B]
  [Incidental Application]
[1a] [1b] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
[9a] [9b] [9c] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [14a] [14b]
[14c] [15] [16] [16a] [17] [18] [18a] [18b] [18c] [18d]
[18e] [18f] 18g [18h] [18i] [19] [20] [20a] [21] [22]
[23] [24] [33]              

See Guidance Notes

 

Form No. Document Title MS Word Adobe PDF
1a For use when the defender(s) is/are an individual or individuals. Download MS Word version Download as a PDF document
1b For use when the defender is a company or other organisation. Download MS Word version Download as a PDF document
2 Form of claim in a summons for payment of money Download MS Word version  
3 Form of claim in a summons for delivery Download MS Word version  
4 Form of claim in a summons for implement of an obligation Download MS Word version  
5 Form of service Download MS Word version  
6 Form of certificate of execution of service Download MS Word version  
7 Postal service - form of notice Download MS Word version  
8 Service on person whose address is unknown - form of advertisement Download MS Word version  
9 Service on person whose address is unknown - form of notice to be displayed on the walls of court Download MS Word version  
10 Recall or restriction of arrestment - Certificate authorising the release of arrested funds or property Download MS Word version  
11 Form of minute - no form of response lodged by defender Download MS Word version  
12 Form of minute - pursuer not objecting to application for a time to pay direction or time order [this should also include a minute for decree] Download MS Word version  
13 Form of minute - pursuer opposing an application for a time to pay direction or time order Download MS Word version  
14 Counterclaim - form of intimation by sheriff clerk where pursuer fails to appear Download MS Word version  
14a Form of minute of intervention by the Commission  for Equality and Human Rights Download MS Word version Download as a PDF document
14b Form of minute of intervention by the Scottish Commission for Human Rights Download MS Word version Download as a PDF document
14c Invitation to the Scottish Commission for Human Rights to intervene Download MS Word version Download as a PDF document
15 Order by the court and certificate in optional procedure for recovery of documents Download MS Word version  
16 Form of witness citation Download MS Word version  
16a Form of certificate of execution of witness citation Download MS Word version  
16b Form of child witness notice Download MS Word version  
16c Form of vulnerable witness application Download MS Word version  
16d Form of certificate of intimation Download MS Word version  
16e Form of application for review Download MS Word version  
16f Form of certificate of intimation Download MS Word version  
17 Form of reference to the European Court Download MS Word version  
18 Form of extract decree (basic) Download MS Word version  
18a Form of extract decree for payment Download MS Word version  
18b Form of extract decree in an action of delivery Download MS Word version  
18c Form of extract decree in an action of delivery - payment failing delivery Download MS Word version  
18d Form of extract decree - Recovery of possession of moveable property Download MS Word version  
18e Form of extract decree - Recovery of possession of moveable property - payment failing recovery Download MS Word version  
18f Form of extract decree ad factum praestandum Download MS Word version  
18g Form of extract decree ad factum praestandum - payment upon failure to implement obligation Download MS Word version  
18h Form of extract decree of absolvitor Download MS Word version  
18i Form of extract decree of dismissal Download MS Word version  
19 Form of certificate by sheriff clerk - Service of charge where address of defender is unknown Download MS Word version  
20 Minute for recall of decree Download MS Word version  
20a Minute for recall of decree - service copy Download MS Word version  
21 Form of note of appeal to the sheriff Download MS Word version  
22 Application for leave to appeal against time to pay direction Download MS Word version  
23 Appeal against time to pay direction Download MS Word version  
24 Form of receipt for money paid to sheriff clerk Download MS Word version  
33 Appeal against time to pay direction Download MS Word version  
Cert.B In response to an Order for recovery of documents Download MS Word version  
Incidental Incidental Application Style Form Download MS Word version