Service of the claim form - within jurisdiction

Question 1

when must the claim form be served?

give an example

Answer 1

C must take the ‘step required’ before midnight 4 months after the issue date

i.e. CF issued on 25 Feb. ‘Step required’ by = midnight 25 June

Question 2

what are the methods of service?

Answer 2

• 1st class post, DX, other next day service
• Delivery of the document to or leaving it at the relevant place
• Personal service
• Fax or other electronic method
• Any other method authorised by the court

Question 3

what is the ‘step required’ for 1st class post etc?

Answer 3

Posting, leaving with, delivering to or collection by the service provider

Question 4

what is the ‘step required’ for leaving it at a relevant place?

Answer 4

Delivering it to or leaving the document at the relevant place

Question 5

when can the claim form be served by fax or other electronic means?

Answer 5

if it has been confirmed in writing before service

Question 6

what is the ‘step required’ for fax or other electronic means?

Answer 6

Sending the e-transmission

Question 7

what is the ‘step required’ for personal service?

Answer 7

Leaving it with:
* An individual
* Company/corporation - senior office holder
* Partnership - partner/another with control at the place of business