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### 437 Detention, preservation or inspection of property
> > (1) On the application of any party to a proceeding, the Court or a judge may make any order as may be just for the detention, preservation or inspection of any property whether or not in the possession, custody or power of a party that is the subject of the proceedings or as to which any question may arise in the proceedings.
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> > (2) An order under [subrule (1)](#GS437@Gs1@EN) may authorise a person to –
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> > > > (a) enter on or into any land or building; and
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> > > > (b) take any sample or make any observation or experiment that may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of obtaining full information or evidence.
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> > (3) The Court or a judge may make an order under this rule on condition that the party applying for the order gives security for the costs and expenses of any person who is likely to be affected by the order.