F1PART 73CHARGING ORDERS, STOP ORDERS AND STOP NOTICES

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SECTION III—STOP NOTICES

Request for stop notice73.17

1

The High Court may, on the request of any person claiming to be beneficially entitled to an interest in securities, issue a stop notice.

(A stop notice may also be included in a final charging order, by either the High Court or a county court, under rule 73.8(3).)

2

A request for a stop notice must be made by filing—

a

a draft stop notice; and

b

written evidence which—

i

identifies the securities in question;

ii

describes the applicant’s interest in the securities; and

iii

gives an address for service for the applicant.

(A sample form of stop notice is annexed to the relevant practice direction.)

3

If a court officer considers that the request complies with paragraph (2), he will issue a stop notice.

4

The applicant must serve copies of the stop notice and his written evidence on the person to whom the stop notice is addressed.