Admiralty Rules 1988
9Caveator to give bail
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9 Caveator to give bail
(1) This rule applies if: (a) a caveat against the arrest of a ship or other property is in force; and (b) under these Rules, initiating process in a proceeding has been served on the caveator; and (c) the proceeding is a proceeding of the kind specified in the caveat; and (d) the caveat specifies an amount not less than the amount claimed. (2) Within 3 days after having been so served, the caveator must, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the caveator and the plaintiff: (a) pay into court an amount equal to: (i) the amount claimed; or (ii) the amount specified in the caveat; whichever is the less; or (b) cause a bail bond to be entered into in that amount, and give notice, in accordance with Part VII. (3) A caveator who fails to comply with subrule (2): (a) is taken to have failed to appear in the proceeding within the time specified for appearing; and (b) is liable for committal.