This subtopic provides guidance on litigation funding in Scotland and the system of judicial expenses in the Scottish courts.
For guidance on other key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see the following overviews, which link through to more detailed guidance:
Scottish DR: key developments—overview
Scottish DR: courts and civil procedure—overview
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