The consignation sum requires to be sent directly to the Accountant of Court, made payable to 'the Accountant of Court' along with a copy of the relevant court interlocutor/Notice of Appointment, e.g. confirming the appointment of the liquidator/administrator, giving authority to consign funds. (Please note: The Bank will not open a special deposit account in the name of the Accountant of Court without this documentation).
Should you wish sent the sum by BACS please contact us for the relevant account information.
The person or firm consigning the funds should also provide:
(1) A copy of the relevant court interlocutor/notice of appointment.
(2) A beneficiary list (if applicable) detailing their name, most recent known address and amount due to each person/company.
(3) A cheque for the statutory fee (currently £36) made payable to “Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service” can be made. (It should be noted that the Accountant of Court will only process the fee once the Bank has confirmed the deposit).
If you wish to settle our statutory fee by BACS, please contact us for the relevant account details.
* Please note - If the statutory fee is to be deducted from the total sum consigned the Accountant of Court we will require a beneficiary list which clearly shows how the fee has been apportioned between each party.
The bank will issue an opening statement to the Accountant of Court. If the consignation relates to a court interlocutor the Accountant of Court will advise the Deputy Principal Clerk of Session that the funds have been lodged.