{"id":7094,"date":"2026-10-04T18:10:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T15:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/file-lawsuit-najiz-statement-of-claim\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T15:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:11:09","slug":"file-lawsuit-najiz-statement-of-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/file-lawsuit-najiz-statement-of-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing a Lawsuit on Najiz and Writing a Statement of Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.usus-tbl{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:760px;margin:12px 0 20px;font-size:15px}.usus-tbl th{background:#f4eff9;color:#2A124A;font-weight:700;text-align:right;padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #C9A227}.usus-tbl td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5ddec;vertical-align:top}<\/style>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><strong>Filing a lawsuit on Najiz<\/strong> (the Ministry of Justice e-services platform) is now the normal way to start any court case in Saudi Arabia: from home, without visiting a court, using your Nafath account (the national unified sign-in). But an easy process doesn&#8217;t mean easy content. The <strong>statement of claim<\/strong> (\u0635\u062d\u064a\u0641\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u0639\u0648\u0649) you write is the foundation of your whole case. This guide covers the steps of filing on Najiz, how to write a clear statement of claim, and what happens after you submit it.<\/p>\n<h2>Before you start: prepare these<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The defendant&#8217;s details: name and national ID, Iqama or commercial registration number, and address if available.<\/li>\n<li>Documents: the contract, correspondence, receipts, previous judgments and any evidence supporting your claim.<\/li>\n<li>The competent court, by type and location. Read about jurisdiction in our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/saudi-civil-procedure-law-appeal\/\">Law of Procedure before Sharia Courts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Does your dispute need an earlier stage first? Labour cases, for example, first go through <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/amicable-settlement-taradhi-saudi-arabia\/\">amicable settlement<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Steps to file a lawsuit on Najiz<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to Najiz with your Nafath account.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the service for submitting a statement of claim, then the type and category of the case.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your details, the defendant&#8217;s details, and your capacity (principal or agent).<\/li>\n<li>Write the facts, requests and grounds in the fields provided.<\/li>\n<li>Attach clear, well-organised documents.<\/li>\n<li>Review the statement, submit it and keep the request number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"usus-ig usus-ig-7094-2\"><img class=\"wp-image-7911\" src=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-2.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1227\" alt=\"Steps to file a lawsuit on Najiz \u2014 Filing a Lawsuit on Najiz and Writing a Statement of Claim (Usus Law Firm infographic)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-2.webp 1080w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-2-768x873.webp 768w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-2-640x727.webp 640w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-2-400x454.webp 400w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-2-367x417.webp 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>After submission, the statement is reviewed and may be returned to you to complete missing information. Once registered, a hearing date is set, both parties are notified, and you receive notifications through Najiz.<\/p>\n<p>The platform, the statement of claim and the hearings are all in Arabic, so documents in another language need an Arabic translation.<\/p>\n<h2>How to write a strong statement of claim<\/h2>\n<table class=\"usus-tbl\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Section<\/th>\n<th>What to write<\/th>\n<th>Common mistake<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Facts<\/td>\n<td>What happened, in date order, in short sentences, with dates and amounts<\/td>\n<td>Going on at length, writing emotionally, and mentioning things unrelated to the claim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Requests<\/td>\n<td>Exactly what you want the court to order: payment of a specific sum, delivery, or termination<\/td>\n<td>General requests such as &#8220;give me justice&#8221; or &#8220;get my rights back&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grounds<\/td>\n<td>The documents and evidence, and the legal provisions you rely on<\/td>\n<td>Referring to documents that are not attached<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure class=\"usus-ig usus-ig-7094-1\"><img class=\"wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-1.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"919\" alt=\"How to write a strong statement of claim \u2014 Filing a Lawsuit on Najiz and Writing a Statement of Claim (Usus Law Firm infographic)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-1-768x588.webp 768w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-1-640x490.webp 640w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-1-400x306.webp 400w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-7094-1-367x281.webp 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Golden rule:<\/strong> the court does not award more than you asked for. If you forget a request in the statement, such as compensation or overdue rent, you may lose it.<\/p>\n<h2>After filing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Check Najiz regularly: dates, requests and memoranda arrive through it.<\/li>\n<li>Many hearings are held remotely, so make sure your technical setup is ready before the hearing.<\/li>\n<li>Missing a hearing without an excuse may lead to the case being struck out; you can apply to resume it under the law.<\/li>\n<li>After the judgment, watch the challenge period: thirty days as a general rule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I file a lawsuit on behalf of someone else?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, under a valid power of attorney that authorises the agent to litigate. Its number is entered when filing.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I check the status of my statement of claim after submitting it?<\/h3>\n<p>Through the requests section in Najiz, which shows the status: under review, returned for completion, or registered with a hearing date.<\/p>\n<h3>Are all lawsuits filed through Najiz?<\/h3>\n<p>Most cases before the general, personal status, labour and commercial courts are filed online. Some bodies, such as the Board of Grievances (the administrative judiciary), have their own platforms.<\/p>\n<h2>Want a professionally written statement of claim?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Usus Law Firm<\/strong> team writes statements of claim and memoranda and follows the case through to judgment and enforcement, in <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/service\/general-court-cases\/\">general court cases<\/a> and other matters, from <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/lawyer-in-riyadh\/\">Riyadh<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/lawyer-in-tabuk\/\">Tabuk<\/a>. We can advise you in English.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/statement-of-claim-template-saudi\/\">Statement of claim template, ready to copy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/which-court-saudi-arabia-jurisdiction\/\">Which court handles my case?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#6a6178;border-top:1px solid #e6ddd0;padding-top:10px;margin-top:16px\"><em>This article is general legal information and is not a substitute for advice on your specific case. Court proceedings in Saudi Arabia are in Arabic; the official Arabic text of each law prevails.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"usus-qbox\">\n<h2>Request a quick consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Leave your name and mobile number, and a lawyer from our Riyadh or Tabuk office will call you during working hours. 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