Summary Cause Guidance Notes

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1. What is a Summary Cause? The uses and purposes described.	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008
2. Raising an Action How to commence court proceedings	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 1 April 2008
3. Responding to Summons What to do if you receive a summary cause summons	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 1 April 2008
4. Going to Court What to do if you have to attend Court	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008
5. Court fees with effect from 16 July 2007	Court fees 16/07/2007

Introduction

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Sheriff Court Offices and Bodies

> List of Sheriffs in Post
> Sheriff Court Rules Council
> Criminal Courts Rules Council

Court Business

> Daily Court Lists
> Judgments
> Fatal Accident Inquiries
> New Rules
> Ordinary Cause Rules

Small Claims Actions

Summary Cause Actions

> European Enforcement Orders

> Summary Justice Reform

Court Fees

> Amendment Orders
> Fee Exemption Forms and Guidance

Practice Notes and Guidance

Relevant publications

> Publications list