Diligence (Scots law)
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Diligence is a term in Scots Law with no single definition, but is commonly used to describe debt collection and debt recovery proceedings against a debtor by a creditor in Scottish courts.[1] The law of diligence is part of the law of actions in Scots private law.[2] Accordingly, it is within the devolved competence of the Scottish Parliament.[3]
Diligence is usually executed by Sheriff Court officers, but may also be carried out by Messengers-at-arms.
There are many forms of diligence, largely involving creditors and debtors. The newest form of diligence, land attachment, will be introduced into Scots law when Part 4 of the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2007 is brought into force.[4]