This document establishes the standardized regulatory framework for the compensation of witnesses appearing in the Scottish Sheriff Court system. The Act of Sederunt, issued by the Lords of Council and Session, provides the formal legal authority for calculating witness fees and expenses. It serves as a procedural instrument to ensure consistency in the administration of justice regarding witness reimbursement.

Legal professionals and court administrators utilize this text as a foundational reference for procedural compliance in civil litigation. Experts note that while the specific monetary values may be superseded by subsequent amendments, the document remains a critical historical record of Scottish court fee structures.