Form 24.3 
 
Form of notice to additional or substitute party 
 
Date: (date of posting or other method of service) 
 
To: (name and address of party) 
 
TAKE NOTICE 
 
(Name and address of pursuer) has raised an action against (name and address of defender) in the Court of Session, Edinburgh.  By order of the court, dated (date), your name has been added [or substituted] as a party to the action.  A copy of the summons [or other principal writ or record] in the action, as amended, is attached.  If you intend to deny the claim made in the summons [or as the case may be] you must lodge defences [or answers] 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 summons.  The date of service is the date stated at the top of this notice unless service has been by post in which case the date of service is the date after that date. 
 
If you do not lodge defences [or answers], the court may make an order against you. 

IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE EFFECT OF THIS NOTICE, 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 pursuer] 
(Address)