Pro indiviso definition

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Glossary of Scottish Private Client words and expressions

Glossary of Scottish Private Client words and expressions This is a glossary of common words and expressions used in Scottish Private Client law with the nearest England and Wales equivalent (where relevant) and links to useful websites. Ab intestato Meaning Nearest English equivalent From a person dying intestate; description of property acquired according to the rules of intestate succession. None Action of specific implement Meaning Nearest English equivalent An action which requires the court to grant an order requiring a party to perform a specific act. In Scotland, there is no distinction between equitable and legal remedies as there is in England and Wales. Specific performance (an equitable remedy available for breach of contract that may be granted in addition to or instead of damages) Advance notice Meaning Nearest English equivalent A notice (registered in the relevant property register) to protect the grantee of a deed intended to be registered in the Land Register of Scotland. The 35-day protected period starts on the day...

Adjudication for debt in Scottish civil litigation

Adjudication for debt in Scottish civil litigation This Practice Note considers the current position on adjudication for debt in Scottish civil proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Act 2007 (BD(S)A 2007). However, see Adjudication for debt—anticipated future developments, below. For guidance on: • other forms of diligence in Scottish civil procedure, see Practice Note: Enforcement in Scottish civil litigation which, in turn, links through to detailed guidance on a number of forms of diligence available in Scotland • the equivalent in England and Wales, see: Introduction to enforcement—overview which, as well as giving an overview of this topic, links through to more detailed guidance on various aspects of domestic enforcement in England and Wales • cross-border enforcement, see Practice Note: Cross-border enforcement—a guide for dispute resolution practitioners which, as well as giving an overview of this topic, links through to more detailed guidance on various aspects of cross-border enforcement Key: • BD(S)A 2007—Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Act 2007 • CJJA 1982—Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments...