F1PART 61ADMIRALTY CLAIMS

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Claims in rem61.3

1

This rule applies to claims in rem.

2

A claim in rem is started by the issue of an in rem claim form as set out in F2Practice Direction 61.

3

Subject to rule 61.4, the particulars of claim must—

a

be contained in or served with the claim form; or

b

be served on the defendant by the claimant within 75 days after service of the claim form.

4

An acknowledgment of service must be filed within 14 days after service of the claim form.

5

The claim form must be served—

a

in accordance with F3Practice Direction 61; and

b

within 12 months after the date of issue and rules 7.5 and 7.6 are modified accordingly.

6

If a claim form has been issued (whether served or not), any person who wishes to defend the claim may file an acknowledgment of service.