An action in the Sheriff Court must not exceed £1,500. It may include any number of debts due from the taxpayer, provided the total amount is under £1,500. You must not split the overall indebtedness in order to take more than one action against a debtor at the same time.
There is a 20 year time limit for taking proceedings by virtue of Section 7, Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
