The Lord Advocate, who then had policy responsibility for such matters, issued a Consultation Paper, in July 1998 which sought views on a range of possible increases in the jurisdiction limits in the Sheriff Court; an option of forum being provided to litigants wishing to raise personal injury actions for sums falling within the small claims limit and the provision of an additional tier of expenses for small claims exceeding £750.00.Following extensive consultation and having considered the responses to the Consultation Paper, I have decided to lay...