Rule 35.16(8)

FORM 35.16-B

Form of notice to person in another Member State of intention
to seek to take direct evidence

Date:	(date of posting or other method of intimation)

To:	(name and address of person to give evidence)

You are a witness for the pursuer [or petitioner] [or defender] [or respondent] in the case raised by [or to be raised by] (name) against (name).

The pursuer [or petitioner] [or defender] [or respondent] has requested that evidence be taken directly from you by means of (specify the communications technology to be used) from the (name of the requested court) to the Court of Session.

This evidence can only be taken directly from you if you agree to give evidence in this way.  If you do not agree to give evidence directly the pursuer [or petitioner] [or defender] [or respondent] may apply for a request to have evidence taken from you in (name of requested court) without the means of (specify the communications technology).  

Please return the enclosed response from to the Deputy Principal Clerk of Session within 14 days after the date of this notice stated at the top of this notice.