Civil Procedure by Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed | 2026*

Civil Procedure by Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed | 2026*

Civil Procedure provides a comprehensive and authoritative examination of civil litigation in Malaysia under the Rules of Court 2012 (ROC 2012). Comprising 34 chapters, the book explores the evolution of civil procedure and offers a detailed account of the litigation process, covering matters from jurisdiction, commencement of proceedings, pleadings and service to trial, judgment, enforcement, appeals and judicial review.

It provides extensive coverage of important pre-trial procedures, including discovery, interrogatories, interim injunctions, offers of settlement, security for costs and court-annexed mediation. The book also considers summary judgment and costs, as well as the increasing use of electronic service, remote hearings and virtual proceedings, including the application of Order 33A of the ROC 2012.

Bringing together clear explanations, practical guidance and authoritative legal analysis, the book incorporates the principal procedural rules, legal principles and significant judicial developments relevant to civil litigation in Malaysia. It serves as a valuable reference for legal practitioners, members of the judiciary, academics and law students.

Key Features of Civil Procedure:

• Comprehensive coverage of Malaysian civil procedure across 34 chapters, tracing the litigation process from the commencement to the final resolution of an action.

• Thorough examination of the key stages and essential elements of civil litigation.

• In-depth consideration of relevant case law concerning the interpretation and application of the court rules.

• Practical insights and guidance informed by the authors’ extensive collective experience.

• Clear and accessible explanations of court procedures and rules to promote ease of understanding.

• Detailed discussion and analysis of complex procedural requirements and principles.

• Up-to-date coverage of technological reforms and digital developments affecting court processes.

• An essential reference resource for legal practitioners, judges, academics and law students.

Table of Contents of Civil Procedure:

1. Civil Procedure: An Overview
2. Courts: Civil Jurisdiction
3. Statutory Limitation Period
4. Causes of Action
5. Counterclaims
6. Parties to Suit
7. Third Party and Interpleader 
8. Modes of Originating
9. Process Pleadings
10. Affidavits
11. Service of Process
12. Appearance and Default Judgment
13. Withdrawal and Discontinuance
14. Pre-trial Case Management and Want of Prosecution
15. Discovery and Inspection of Documents
16. Interrogatories
17. Interim Injunction
18. Summary Judgment
19. Interim Payment Order
20. Offer to Settle 
21. Security of Costs
22. Court-annexed Mediation
23. Mode of Trial
24. Technology in Court Proceedings
25. Evidence in Civil Proceedings
26. Judgment or Order and Functus Officio
27. Consent Judgment
28. Costs
29. Judgment: Stay of Execution
30. Appeal
31. Judicial Review
32. Judgment: Execution
33. Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
34. Summary Proceedings for Possession of Land

About the Author:

Ashgar Ali bin Ali Mohamed, currently attached to the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Faculty of Law at Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam, is recognised for his expertise in Malaysian law. He has an extensive academic and research portfolio, with numerous publications that have made significant contributions to the development and understanding of legal scholarship in Malaysia.

Farheen Baig Sardar Baig has substantial experience in teaching and research, particularly in the area of civil litigation, and has published extensively on related legal issues.

Muhamad Hassan bin Ahmad is a prolific author in the field of Malaysian law. His wide-ranging body of publications addresses numerous areas of law relevant to Malaysia and demonstrates his extensive knowledge and expertise in the Malaysian legal system.

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