# The Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987, Rule 7: Grants by ... registrars

Extent: E+W

(1) No grant shall be made by a ... registrar—
(a) in any case in which there is contention, until the contention is disposed of; or
(b) in any case in which it appears to him that a grant ought not to be made without the directions of a judge or a district judge.
(2) In any case in which paragraph (1)(b) applies, the ... registrar shall send a statement of the matter in question to the Principal Registry for directions.
(3) A district judge may either confirm that the matter be referred to a judge and give directions accordingly or may direct the ... to proceed with the matter in accordance with such instructions as are deemed necessary, which may include a direction to take no further action in relation to the matter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2024/rule/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/non-contentious-probate-rules-1987/rule-7
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