The Court Funds Rules 1987

Lodgment on receipt of a written request

15.—(1) Approval for the lodgment of funds in court shall be given by the Accountant General on receipt of a written request in proceedings:—

(i) in the Queen’s Bench or Family Divisions of the High Court where the request is accompanied by a sealed copy order directing the lodgment, or where in Admiralty proceedings the lodgment is made under RSC Order 75, rule 24, and the request is made by the Admiralty Marshal;

(ii) in the Chancery Division of the High Court where the lodgment is made in proceedings:—

(a) under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925; or

(b) under the Trustee Act 1925 where the written request is signed by or on behalf of the personal representative; or

(c) under any enactment other than those mentioned in rule 14(1)(ii) or in this paragraph where it is accompanied by the appropriate document authorising lodgment where specific authority to lodge is required by the relevant enactment;

(iii) in any Division of the High Court where the lodgment is made under RSC Order 22, rule 1:—

(a) in satisfaction of a claim and the request is accompanied by a copy of the writ and the notice of payment into court; or

(b) a defence of tender is pleaded and the request is accompanied by a copy of the writ and a copy of the defence;

(iv) in the Admiralty Registry if the request is sealed by the Registry.

(2) The Accountant General may give approval for lodgment of funds in court notwithstanding that a request is not accompanied by a sealed copy order directing lodgment in accordance with paragraph (1)(i), provided that he is satisfied that such an order has been made and the reason why a copy of the order does not accompany the request is stated in the request.