THE THIRD GROUP OF PARTS

PART 7COURT PROCEDURE AND PRACTICE

CHAPTER 3SHORTHAND WRITERS

Nomination and appointment of shorthand writers7.16

1

[[FORM 7.3]] In the High Court the judge and, in a county court, the registrar may in writing nominate one or more persons to be official shorthand writers to the court.

2

[[FORM 7.4]] The court may, at any time in the course of insolvency proceedings, appoint a shorthand writer to take down the evidence of a person examined under section 133, 236, 290 or 366.

3

Where the official receiver applies to the court for an order appointing a shorthand writer, he shall name the person he proposes for appointment; and that appointment shall be made, unless the court otherwise orders.