About: Diligence (Scots law)

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Diligence is a term in Scots Law with no single definition, but is commonly used to describe debt collection and debt recovery proceedings against a debtor by a creditor in Scottish courts. The law of diligence is part of the law of actions in Scots private law. Accordingly, it is within the devolved competence of the Scottish Parliament. Diligence is usually executed by Sheriff Court officers, but may also be carried out by Messengers-at-arms.

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  • Diligence is a term in Scots Law with no single definition, but is commonly used to describe debt collection and debt recovery proceedings against a debtor by a creditor in Scottish courts. The law of diligence is part of the law of actions in Scots private law. Accordingly, it is within the devolved competence of the Scottish Parliament. Diligence is usually executed by Sheriff Court officers, but may also be carried out by Messengers-at-arms. There are many forms of diligence, largely involving creditors and debtors. The newest form of diligence, land attachment, will be introduced into Scots law when Part 4 of the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2007 is brought into force. (en)
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  • Diligence is a term in Scots Law with no single definition, but is commonly used to describe debt collection and debt recovery proceedings against a debtor by a creditor in Scottish courts. The law of diligence is part of the law of actions in Scots private law. Accordingly, it is within the devolved competence of the Scottish Parliament. Diligence is usually executed by Sheriff Court officers, but may also be carried out by Messengers-at-arms. (en)
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  • Diligence (Scots law) (en)
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