(1) The general rule is that a claim must be served within 6 months after the date when the claim was issued.
(2) The period for —
(a) service of a claim out of the jurisdiction; or
(b) service of an admiralty claim in rem,
is 12 months.
(3) If a claimant fails to serve a filed claim the defendant may apply for an order compelling the claimant to do so.
• Part 7 deals with service out of the jurisdiction.
• Part 72 deals with Admiralty proceedings.