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Anton Piller KG v Manufacturing Processes Ltd

[1976] Ch 55
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year1976
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Established the Anton Piller order, compelling a defendant to permit search of premises and seizure of evidence without prior notice to preserve evidence.

Key Principle

search orders; order compelling defendant to permit search of premises and seizure of evidence

Area of Law

Injunctive Relief and Interim Remedies

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