Sheriff
A judicial office-holder in Scotland who hears cases in the Sheriff Court, including many civil debt and insolvency matters.
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Sheriff Court
The main local civil and criminal court in Scotland, dealing with many debt, enforcement and insolvency proceedings.
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Sheriff Officer
An authorised Scottish officer who serves court documents and carries out certain forms of diligence and enforcement.
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Court decree
The Scottish term commonly used for a court judgment or order, including an order that money is owed.
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