The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

Inspection of property before commencement or against a non-partyE+W

25.5—(1) This rule applies where a person makes an application under—

(a)section 33(1) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 or section 52(1) of the County Courts Act 1984 (inspection etc. of property before commencement);

(b)section 34(3) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 or section 53(3) of the County Courts Act 1984 (inspection etc. of property against a non-party).

(2) The evidence in support of such an application must show, if practicable by reference to any statement of case prepared in relation to the proceedings or anticipated proceedings, that the property—

(a)is or may become the subject matter of such proceedings; or

(b)is relevant to the issues that will arise in relation to such proceedings.

(3) A copy of the application notice and a copy of the evidence in support must be served on—

(a)the person against whom the order is sought; and

(b)in relation to an application under section 34(3) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 or section 53(3) of the County Courts Act 1984, every party to the proceedings other than the applicant.

Commencement Information

I1Rule 25.5 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature