Supreme Court.

(12) In an action for restitution of a ship or cargo:

PETITION.

In the Supreme Court of Hong Kong, Admiralty Jurisdiction.

Writ issued [Title of action.] 19 "

State briefly the circumstances of the seizure.

A.B. [state name of person claiming restitution] claims-

The restitution of the said vessel [and her cargo, or as the case may be,] together with costs and damages for the seizure thereof [or as the case may be].

Dated the day of 19 ,

(Signed) A.B., Plaintiff.

(13) In a piracy case, where the captors intend to apply for bounty, add—

A.B. further prays the court to declare-

(1) That the persons attacked or engaged were pirates.

(2) That the total number of pirates so attacked or engaged was of whom were captured.

(3) That the vessel [or vessels and boats] engaged was [or were]

Dated the day of 19

(Signed) A.B.

(14) In an action for recovery of any pecuniary forfeiture or penalty:

PETITION.

In the Supreme Court of Hong Kong, Admiralty Jurisdiction.

[Title of action.] Writ issued 19 "

State briefly the circumstances, and the Act and section of the Act, under which the penalty is claimed.

I, A.B., claim to have the defendant condemned in a penalty of $ and in the costs of this action.

Dated the day of 19 "

(Signed) A.B., Plaintiff.

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