Civil justice statistics in Scotland: 2018-2019

The 2018-2019 civil justice statistics in Scotland release includes main statistics tables, figures and supplementary statistics tables.


Table 22: Summary application repossession cases initiated and disposed of1,2 in the sheriff courts, by case type and final disposal, 2018-19

Disposed
Absolvitor For pursuer Decree by default Dismissed Other3
Case Type Initiated Disposed Defended Undefended
Repossession summary application 1,869 1,616 7 123 874 33 550 29

1. Figures for initiations and disposals do not necessarily refer to the same cases.

2. The number of cases disposed of is likely to be an underestimate. 

3. Includes cases disposed as refused, dropped from roll and withdrawn.

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