Civil ProcedureSmall ClaimsADGM Courts
This ADGM guidance document outlines the procedural flow for small claims divisions within the ADGM Court of First Instance. It details the steps involved in serving claim forms, filing defenses, applying for summary or default judgments, and preparing for hearings. The document aims to provide clarity on the process for resolving small claims disputes within the ADGM.
Key requirements
- Claimant must serve the claim form on the defendant before 12 noon on the calendar day 14 days after the date of issue of the claim form.
- Defendant must file and serve an acknowledgment of service within 14 days after service of the claim form.
- A defendant who wishes to defend all or part of a claim must file and serve a defence within 28 days after service of the claim form.
- Claimant may file and serve a reply to a defence within 21 days after service of the defence.
Applies to: Claimants and defendants involved in small claims disputes within the ADGM Court of First Instance.