§ 44. Mr. LYELLasked the right hon. Gentleman whether his attention has been called to the inconvenience caused to suitors by delays in getting appeals heard from decisions of the Sheriff Court or Outer House of the Court of Session; and whether, in the interest of poor suitors who have been successful in the first Court, he will introduce legislation to ensure their enjoying the benefit of the verdict there obtained unless the appeal is proceeded with within a reasonable time?
§ Mr. UREMy attention has not been called to the inconvenience referred to by my hon. Friend. There is no undue delay in the hearing of Appeals from Courts of first instance by the Court of Session.
§ Mr. LYELLCan my right hon. Friend suggest any remedy for a suitor who has won his case and whose opponent gives notice of appeal and notice is received, but no further steps are taken, and the suitor is unable to collect his debt?
§ Mr. UREThe rules of Court provide for that precise case. I understood my hon. Friend referred to cases of delay in hearing appeals. These are provided for by the Lord President of the Court of Session setting up an extra Appeal Court if he thinks it desirable.
§ Mr. LYELLDo the rules of Court provide any fixed term during which an appellant is bound to bring his case forward after giving notice?