12.2 Claims in which default judgment may not be obtained
A claimant may not obtain default judgment if the claim is —
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(a) a claim in probate proceedings;
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(b) a fixed date claim; or
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(c) an admiralty claim in rem.
• Rule 68.6 deals with probate proceedings.
• Rule 72.22 makes special provision for default judgment in admiralty cases for personal injury arising out of a collision between two ships.