It was a great morning of options hearings. Everything possible came up. The sheriff was clearly very experienced and not one to take fools gladly. One party litigant appeared and didn't understand when the sheriff asked him if he opposed a motion which had been put forward. Sheriff wasn't impressed. It transpired that the next diet was going to be a debate. Sheriff asked him if he would be seeking the services of a solicitor. He said no, he'd represent himself. Stunned sheriff shouted incredulously "AT THE DEBATE?". Loud hint of sarcasm, sneer, surprise and shock from the direction of the sheriff.
Noted another agent sitting waiting for her case. For some reason she sniggered at every party litigant. Some of them were quite reasonable so not sure why!
Finally our case was called, right at the end. My mentor stood up, slighty nervously, and was about to say "Agent for the pursuer" when another agent stood up and said "Agent for both parties, m'lady". Looked like there was going to be an argument, except there had been some agreement beforehand about today's motion. As the other side put each point, my mentor meekly said "I agree" or "not opposed". She hadn't needed to worry at all.
Note to the less than well intentioned commenter about this post whose comments I won't repeat... this post was not critical of my mentor, but highlighted that the nerves and preparation for that occasion were ironically unnecessary. I also anticipate extreme nerves the first time I'm up, and have been told that these don't disappear with experience!
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