What is an Anton Piller Order?

Last revised December 04, 2023

An Anton Piller Order is a form of civil search warrant which allows the plaintiff to enter the defendant's premises and remove documents. 

It takes its name from:

• Anton Piller KG v. Manufacturing Processess Ltd., [1976] 1 All. E.R. 779, [1976] Ch. 55, [1976] 2 W.L.R. 162, [1975] EWCA Civ 12.

Canadian cases that discuss Anton Piller Orders:

• Vinod Chopra Films Private Limited v. John Doe, 2010 FC 387
• Celanese Canada Inc. v. Murray Demolition Corp., [2006] 2 S.C.R. 189, 269 D.L.R. (4th) 193, 352 N.R. 1, 30 C.P.C. (6th) 193, 50 C.P.R. (4th) 241, 2006 SCC 36