The SCTS has issued new guidance for claimants in Simple Procedure claims following an Opinion of the Sheriff Appeal Court (Cabot v Walls published 21 May 2025).

An account of any expenses claimed must be provided to the court before a case will be decided.

A pro forma is available for this purpose for claimants who are not legally represented;

In cases where either,

• no response form is received by the court by the last date for a response;
• time to pay is sought by the respondent; or
• as otherwise directed by the court;