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## Form 8—Statement of claim: action in rem
(subrule 22(2))
(Title)
STATEMENT OF CLAIM: ACTION IN REM
1. 1
2\. I claim the following relief: 2
PARTICULARS 3:
TO THE DEFENDANT:
If you want to defend this claim, you must, within 21 days after this statement of claim is served on you, file an appearance.
You may also pay an amount into court.
1. set out the facts giving rise to the claim; do not refer to evidence; the matter should be put into paragraphs, numbered consecutively and set out as briefly as convenient; unduly long pleadings may be penalised by costs
2. set out precisely the relief or orders sought
3. set out particulars of any injuries suffered