Issues with service

Issues with service

The rules for service are set out in CPR 6, CPR PD 6A (Service within the UK) and CPR PD 6B (Service out of the jurisdiction).

This Overview identifies different types of applications which may be used when serving documents in England and Wales or in another jurisdiction. Specific requirements may apply when serving out of the jurisdiction, especially in relation to whether court permission is required and the time limits for serving the claim form outside England and Wales. For guidance, see: Cross-border service and issues with service—overview and Practice Note: Service of the claim form—time periods for service.

Service toolkit

The toolkit is a comprehensive, interactive resource designed to assist in identifying and navigating through to relevant content throughout the Lexis+® UK Dispute Resolution module. The toolkit enables you to view core content, ie Practice Notes, Checklists, Flowcharts. To help you navigate to the materials most relevant for the part of the service process you are interested in, the toolkit is divided into a series of tabs called 'phases' and 'sub-phases'. see: Serving the claim form—toolkit.

Difficulties with service

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