Anton Piller KG v Manufacturing Processes Ltd

Subject Matter

PRACTICE — Discovery — Motion for — Action for infringement of copyright and using confidential information — Interim injunction and order for inspection — Application ex parte for order to enter premises to inspect and remove documents and files — Court's inherent jurisdiction

[1976] Ch 55; [1976] 2 WLR 162

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Nature of a Search Order 39.1

Principles 39.7

Principles - Insistence on strict compliance 39.8

Real Risk of Destruction 39.9

Form of the Order - Contempt by the defendant 39.16