# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 6.47: Proof of service before obtaining judgment


Where—
(a) a hearing is fixed when the claim form is issued;
(b) the claim form is served on a defendant out of the jurisdiction; and
(c) that defendant does not appear at the hearing,
the claimant may not obtain judgment against the defendant until the claimant files written evidence that the claim form has been duly served in accordance with this Part.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/6.47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-6.47
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