Form and Commencement of Proceedings

2. All proceedings to be taken in the Court shall be instituted by a proceeding to be called an action.

3. Actions shall be of two kinds, actions in rem and actions in personam.

4. Actions for condemnation of any ship, boat, cargo, proceeds, slaves or effects, or for recovery of any pecuniary forfeiture or penalty, shall be instituted on behalf of the Crown in the name of the Queen’s Advocate.