Form 14.7 
 
Form of citation in petition 
 
CITATION 
 
Date: (date of posting or other method of service) 
 
To: (name and address of person on whom petition served) 

IN HIS MAJESTY’S NAME AND AUTHORITY, and in the name and authority of Lord (name), I (name of agent), solicitor [or person having a right to conduct the litigation], for (name of pursuer) [or (name of messenger-at-arms), messenger-at-arms] serve the attached petition and interlocutor of the court on you. 
 
The interlocutor requires you, if so advised, to lodge answers to the petition.   
 
If you intend to lodge answers to the petition you must lodge them at the Office of Court, Court of Session, 2 Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RQ within [21] days after the date of service on you of the petition.  The date of service is the date stated at the top of this citation unless service has been by post in which case the date of service is the day after that date.   
 
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE EFFECT OF THIS CITATION, you should consult a solicitor, Citizens Advice Bureau or other local advice agency or adviser immediately.   
 
      (Signed) 
 
      Messenger-at-arms 
      [or Solicitor [or Agent] for petitioner] 
      (Address)