Application of this ChapterS
16.1.This [F1Chapter] applies to any cause other than—
(a)an action to which rule 33.37 (decree by default in family action) applies;
[F2(aa)an action to which rule 33A.37 (decree by default in a civil partnership action) applies;]
(b)an action of multiplepoinding; F3. . .
(c)a cause under the Presumption of Death (Scotland) Act 1977 F4. [F5; or
F5(d)a commercial action within the meaning of Chapter 40.]
Textual Amendments
F1Word in rule 16.1 substituted (1.3.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/8, para. 2(1)(4)(a)
F2Sch. 1 rule 16. 1(aa) inserted (4.5.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(11)}
F3Word in rule 16.1(b) omitted (1.3.2001) by virtue of S.S.I. 2001/8, para. 2(1)(4)(b)
F5Rule 16.1(d) and the preceding word “or” inserted (1.3.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/8, para. 2(1)(4)(c)