(1) An order for an interim remedy may be made at any time, including —
(a) after judgment has been given; or
(b) before a claim has been made.
(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to any rule which provides otherwise.
(3) The court may grant an interim remedy before a claim has been made only if —
(a) the matter is urgent; or
(b) it is otherwise necessary to do so in the interests of justice.
(4) Unless the court otherwise orders, a defendant may not apply for any of the orders listed in rule 17.1(1) before filing an acknowledgment of service under Part 9.
(5) If the court grants an interim remedy before a claim has been issued, it must require an undertaking from the claimant to issue and, unless the court otherwise directs, serve a claim form by a specified date before the date fixed for further consideration of the application.
(6) If no claim has been issued and the applicant wishes to serve the order out of the jurisdiction, the applicant must set out the basis of the claim and file a copy of the signed certificate pursuant to rule 7.6.
(7) If no claim has been issued, the application must be made in accordance with the general rules about applications contained in Part 11.