Chapter 7: Money claims in the sheriff court1. Introduction2. Simple procedureSheriff and summary sheriffHow an action is raisedProvisional ordersFiling and serving documentsTimetableChanging the timetableFeesUnderstanding a simple procedure claim formResponding to a simple procedure claim formAdmit the claim and settle it before the last date for a responseAdmit the claim and ask the court for time to payDispute the claim or part of the claimDo nothingAlternative dispute resolutionCivil OnlineWhat happens in a caseWhen a response is receivedWhen a time to pay application is receivedWhen no response/time to pay application has been receivedOrders (including standard and unless orders)Pause and restartGoing to courtLay representation and courtroom supportersThe decisionAfter the decisionAppealRecallDecision in absenceCase dismissedExtracted decisionChanges to simple procedure rules and formsRule changesForms and standard orders3. Ordinary causeIntroductionHow an action is raisedUnderstanding an ordinary cause initial writThe HeadingThe InstanceThe craveThe condescendencePlea in lawServing an initial writWhat happens after service of an initial writLay representationGoing to courtOptions hearingDecisions made in courtGrant the decree in favour of the pursuerGrant a disputed time to pay directionDismiss the claimDecree in absencePost-decreeAppealsReponingTime to pay order4. Summary warrantWhat is a summary warrantPre-court proceduresCourt processThe summary warrant recovery processDealing with a summary warrantStatutory moratoriumDebt Arrangement SchemeInsolvencyTime to pay order