When a judgment comes out and you believe it contains an error, the instrument of challenge is not just a button in Najiz — it is the objection memo: the pleading in which you explain why you object, to which parts of the judgment, and what you request instead. This page sets out the memo's elements as fixed by the applicable requirements, its practical structure, and the steps to file it electronically, as part of the Najiz guides on Hala Law.

What the rules require in the memo

Under the objection requirements in the implementing regulations, the objection memo must include:

| Element | Content | | --- | --- | | Details of the contested judgment | Its number and date | | Grounds of objection | What is alleged against the judgment | | The objector's requests | What the court is asked to do | | Proof of the representative's capacity | Where the memo is filed by a representative | | Signature | Per the applicable requirements |

The practical structure: four sections

The source material built on the references above organizes the memo into a practical four-part structure. This is a description of the memo's structure and what belongs in each part — not a fill-in form:

| Section | What it covers | | --- | --- | | Core details | The court, case number, judgment number and date, the objector's name and capacity, the opponent's name, the date the judgment was received or notified, the type of objection, and power-of-attorney details if any | | Opening and formal request | A brief identification of the judgment and what it ruled, a request to admit the objection as to form for being filed within the period, then to accept it on the merits and to overturn, set aside, or amend the judgment as requested | | Grounds of objection | Grounds organized by type: procedural, substantive, statutory, and reasoning-related | | Attachments | A copy of the judgment, the supporting documents, the power of attorney if any, and proof of capacity |

The golden rule for grounds: impact, not impressions

The weakest memos are the ones that stop at general phrases. The source material sums up what is required in one clear rule: it is not enough to say the judgment is incorrect; explain how the error affected the outcome. And when objecting to first-instance judgments in particular, do not merely repeat the facts; link each ground of objection to a specific passage in the judgment, and request a specific result. A procedural ground identifies the flawed step and how it shaped the ruling; a substantive ground shows which fact was assessed against the evidence; a statutory ground pinpoints the provision misapplied or overlooked; a reasoning ground shows the deficiency in the court's reasoning and its effect.

Steps to file the objection on Najiz

According to the Ministry of Justice case journey materials, the objection is filed electronically as follows:

  1. Sign in to Najiz via National Single Sign-On.
  2. Choose Judiciary.
  3. Open the case list.
  4. Select the case.
  5. Open Requests.
  6. Choose the Objection to Judgment service.
  7. Fill in the objection details.
  8. Write or attach the objection memo.
  9. Attach the supporting documents.
  10. Submit the request before the period expires.

The interface steps above reflect the last verification dated 26 June 2026; labels may change as the platform is updated.

Mind the deadline before anything else

The strongest memo is worthless if filed after the period has run out. The appeal period is 30 days, and 10 days in urgent matters; the cassation period is 30 days, and 15 days in urgent matters; a petition for reconsideration generally runs 30 days from learning of the ground or from notification, depending on the case. The period starts from delivery of the judgment where it was issued in the party's presence, and from successful notification for an in-absentia judgment. The first question before writing a single line: when did you receive the judgment or when were you notified of it — and how much of the period is left?

Checklist before submitting

  • Judgment details complete: its number, date, the court, and the case number.
  • The objection type identified: appeal, cassation, or petition for reconsideration.
  • Each ground of objection tied to a passage in the judgment and to a document or provision supporting it.
  • Requests specific, alongside the request to admit the objection as to form for being filed within the period.
  • Attachments complete: a copy of the judgment, the supporting documents, the power of attorney, and proof of capacity.
  • The power of attorney — if one is used — includes the authority to object.
  • The request will go out before the period expires, with a safety margin.

This guide helps you prepare the request and reduce deficiencies; it does not promise the objection will succeed.

When do you need a licensed lawyer?

The objection memo is legal drafting against a deadline that lapses and does not return, and the source material itself notes that guides of this kind are no substitute for a lawyer where statutory deadlines or significant risks exist. A licensed lawyer or accredited consultant is the fitting choice when:

  • Little of the period remains and the file leaves no room for trial and error.
  • The route is cassation or a petition for reconsideration, whose conditions are narrower and whose grounds are fixed by law.
  • The grounds require precise statutory analysis — identifying the misapplied provision or the defective step and its effect on the outcome.
  • The stakes are high, or the judgment connects to enforcement and its suspension.

Presenting the grounds clearly is every objector's right; weighing the objection and deciding it remains with the court, on the facts and documents of each case.