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## Form 6—Writ
(rule 19)
(Title)
WRIT
BY THIS WRIT the plaintiff commences action against the ship/property specified below.
DATE OF ISSUE1:
PARTICULARS OF SHIP/PROPERTY2: 3
AMOUNT CLAIMED OR OTHER RELIEF SOUGHT4:
PARTICULARS OF CLAIM5:
RELEVANT PERSON6:
TO THE DEFENDANT:
If you want to defend this claim, you must, within 21 days after this writ is served on you, file an appearance.
You may also pay an amount into court.
ADDRESS OF PLAINTIFF:
ADDRESS FOR SERVICE ON THE PLAINTIFF7:
1. plaintiff to insert the date on which this writ is issued by the court
2. strike out whichever is not applicable
3. if the claim is against a ship, insert name of ship and port of registry; if the claim is against other property, insert description of property
4. insert amount claimed or other order sought
5. give enough short particulars of the claim to identify the cause of action
6. refer to rule 15 and specify the relevant person in relation to the claim, if known to the plaintiff
7. the address at which notices for the plaintiff may be served, if different from the plaintiff’s actual address