Deemed serviceE+W
6.7—(1) A document which is served in accordance with these rules or any relevant practice direction shall be deemed to be served on the day shown in the following table—
| Method of service | Deemed day of service |
|---|---|
| First class post | The second day after it was posted. |
| Document exchange | The second day after it was left at the document exchange. |
| Delivering the document to or leaving it at a permitted address | The day after it was delivered to or left at the permitted address. |
| Fax | • If it is transmitted on a business day before 4 p.m, on that day; or |
| • in any other case, on the business day after the day on which it is transmitted. | |
| Other electronic method | The second day after the day on which it is transmitted. |
[F1(Rule 2.8 excludes a Saturday, Sunday, a Bank Holiday, Christmas Day or Good Friday from calculations of periods of 5 days or less)]
[F2(2) If a document is served personally—
(a)after 5 p.m., on a business day; or
(b)at any time on a Saturday, Sunday or a Bank Holiday,
it will be treated as being served on the next business day.]
(3) In this rule—
“business day” means any day except Saturday, Sunday or a bank holiday; and
“bank holiday” includes Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in rule 6.7 inserted (2.5.2000) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/221), rules 1(b), 4(4)(a)
F2Rule 6.7(2) substituted (2.5.2000) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/221), rules 1(b), 4(4)(b)
Commencement Information