DMBM675280 | Summary proceedings (Sc): Stages of taking a summary cause action

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At each stage of the proceedings you must

• ensure that the debt remains unpaid and

• record the action taken on all the appropriate records.

To start to pursue an action you need to

• prepare a summons (form1) and a service document for the defender (form1b) (DMBM675300 onwards)

• send the form 1 etc to the court for registration (DMBM675420)

• arrange for the service document(form1b) to be delivered to the defender (DMBM675450 - DMBM675500)

• return the summons(form1) and/or the certificate of execution of service to the court

• lodge form 17 with the court where appropriate

• attend the court if necessary (DMBM675110)

• obtain extract decree where the action is successful (DMBM675960)

• instruct the sheriff officer as to how the decree that you have obtained for your debt is to be enforced (DMBM675970).