Appeal

Once a decision has been made, the parties have four weeks to appeal the sheriff’s decision. An appeal can only be on a point of law and the parties cannot appeal a decision if they can apply for the decision to be recalled. If any party wants to appeal a decision, they must send a completed appeal form (Form 16A) to the court and all parties involved in the claim within 28 days of receiving the decision form. The sheriff completes an appeal report (Form 16B), which outlines the legal questions which the Sheriff Appeal Court will answer in the appeal.