Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 20 Order of Possession in Admiralty Action

What this form is for

• • Use when seeking court-ordered possession of maritime property in an admiralty action
• • Required for vessels, cargo, or other maritime assets involved in legal disputes
• • Not for standard property possession cases unrelated to maritime matters
• • Different from standard possession orders used in land-based property disputes

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for this form, but it should be submitted as early as possible once the need for possession arises in your admiralty action to avoid delays in securing the property.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
• • Attach supporting evidence for the possession claim
• • Ensure proper service on all relevant parties
• • Verify you've included the correct court fees
• • Check that the form is signed and dated correctly
• • Make a copy for your records before submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 20 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with details of the maritime property and basis for possession
3. 3Gather supporting documentation for your claim
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office handling admiralty cases
5. 5Pay any required court fees
6. 6Ensure proper service on all relevant parties
7. 7Attend any required court hearings related to your application

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to admiralty/maritime cases, not general property disputes
• • Court approval is not guaranteed and depends on the merits of your case
• • The form may need to be adapted for specific types of maritime property
• • Additional documentation may be required depending on the complexity of the case