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Scottish DR: starting a claim


This subtopic provides guidance on how to initiate a civil claim in the Scottish courts.

For guidance on other key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see the following overviews, which link through to more detailed guidance:

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    Scottish DR: key developments—overview

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    Scottish DR: courts and civil procedure—overview

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    Scottish DR: prescription and limitation—overview

There are various substantive and procedural considerations that should be addressed when commencing a civil

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