All documents are here:
http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/rules-and-practice/rules-of-court/sheriff-court---civil-procedure-rules/simple-procedure-rules
and
simple procedure (scotcourts.gov.uk)
Below are those relevant to DCA/Debt Buyer Claims with specifics highlighted within them.
Some interesting musings...
The DCA HAS to state the documents they intend to rely upon within their claim. [box E2]
It is heavily directed toward the claimant/respondent dealing with this via ADR outside of court
There are no immediate court hearings/if any at all...the sheriff is directed to read the responses by the claimant and the respondent and decide what should happen.
it is very much geared toward Mr Joe Public, with NO legal knowledge needed, to represent themselves and be helped and NOT be disadvantaged by the sheriff nor the Claimant in legal matters.
they must explain and help the respondent in legal matters
use the response form 4a PDF attached to post 2 or 3