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Figure 18-1: Procedure for Ex Parte Application for a Saisie before
Proceedings have been Started
Application lodged at division where applicant intends
to start proceedings on the merits (r.192(1))
Yes
Standing judge may decide
immediately (r.194(4))
Extremely urgent?
Registry allocates judges
Protective letter on register?
Yes
Yes
Applicant may request
application remains
confidential (r.194(5))
Applicant withdraws
application? (r.194(6))
No
No
Yes
Court will not decide without
hearing defendant?
Applicant may request
application remains
confidential (r.194(5))
Yes
Applicant withdraws?
No
No
Court informs defendant and
invites objections (r.194(1)(a))
Possible oral hearing without
defendant (rr.194(1)(c), 197)
Possible oral hearing with both
parties (rr.194(1)(c), 197)
Saisie granted?
Saisie granted?
Yes
Yes
Appeal
Yes
Saisie order executed and defendant
notified on execution (r.197(2))
Defendant requests review
within 30 days (r.197(3))?
No
Saisie order executed
Applicant starts proceedings
on the merits within 31 calendar/
20 working days? (r.198(1))
Yes
Proceeding on merits
Oral hearing (r.197(4))
No
Appeal
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Provisional/protective measures
revoked (r.198(2))
Applicant may be ordered to
compensate defendant (r.198(2))
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