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This ADGM guidance document outlines the procedural flow for civil and employment cases within the ADGM Court of First Instance. It details the steps and timelines for serving claim forms, filing defenses, applying for summary judgments, and other key actions within the court process. The document aims to provide clarity on the required procedures for parties involved in litigation.
Key requirements
- Claimant must serve the claim form within ADGM/Abu Dhabi following Rule 30 procedure.
- Defendant must file and serve an acknowledgment of service within 14 days after service of the claim form.
- Defendant must file and serve a defense within 28 days after service of the claim form.
- Claimant may apply for default judgment if the defendant fails to file an acknowledgment of service or a defense.
Applies to: Parties involved in civil and employment litigation within the ADGM Court of First Instance.