Civil Litigation in Jordan — From Filing the Claim to Enforcing the Judgment

Overview

Jordanian civil litigation is governed by Civil Procedure Law No. 24 of 1988. Courts are tiered: Magistrate, Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Cassation.

Jurisdiction

Subject matter: Magistrate Court for claims under JD 5,000; Court of First Instance above that. Territorial: defendant domicile or contract performance place.

Stages

Filing and service → defense submissions and evidence → judgment → appeals (30 days) → cassation (30 days on legal grounds).

Interim Measures

Precautionary attachment, travel ban, and urgent injunctions available before or during proceedings.