(1) This rule applies if--(a) a certificate of service of initiating process has not been filed in the proceedings, or(b) a certificate of service of initiating process has been filed in the proceedings (being a certificate in due form within the meaning of rule 11A.6(2)) that states that service has not been effected,and the defendant has not appeared or filed a notice of address for service.
(2) If this rule applies, default judgment may not be given against the defendant unless the Court is satisfied that--(a) the initiating process was forwarded to the Central Authority, or to an additional authority, for the Convention country in which service of the initiating process was requested, and(b) a period that is adequate in the circumstances (being a period of not less than 6 months) has elapsed since the date on which initiating process was so forwarded, and(c) every reasonable effort has been made--(i) to obtain a certificate of service from the relevant certifying authority, or(ii) to effect service of the initiating process,as the case requires.