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718Application for order for inspection, detention, custody or
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718 Application for order for inspection, detention, custody or
preservation
(1) An application in a proceeding for an order for the inspection,
detention, custody or preservation of property may be made by a party
Note An application may be made before a proceeding starts (see r 706 (Urgent
orders before start of proceeding)).
(2) The applicant must make all reasonable inquiries to find out who has,
or claims to have, an interest in the property.
(3) Unless the court otherwise orders, an order must not be made under
rule 715 (Inspection, detention, custody and preservation of
property—orders etc) or rule 716 (Disposal of property other than
land) unless each person who has an interest in the property is served
with the application.