[F1Where to serve the claim form – general provisionsE+W
6.6.—(1) The claim form must be served within the jurisdiction except where rule [F26.7(2) [F3, 6.7(3)] or] 6.11 applies or as provided by Section IV of this Part.
(2) The claimant must include in the claim form an address at which the defendant may be served. That address must include a full postcode [F4or its equivalent in any EEA state (if applicable)], unless the court orders otherwise.
(Paragraph 2.4 of [F5Practice Direction 16] contains provisions about postcodes.)
(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply where an order made by the court under rule 6.15 (service by an alternative method or at an alternative place) specifies the place or method of service of the claim form.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 6 substituted (1.10.2008) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/2178), rule 1(2), Sch. 1
F2Words in rule 6.6(1) inserted (6.4.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/3390), rules 1(2), 5(c)
F3Word in rule 6.6(1) inserted (6.4.2011) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/88), rules 1, 4(f)(i)
F4Words in rule 6.6(2) inserted (6.4.2011) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/88), rules 1, 4(f)(ii)
F5Words in rule 6.6(2) substituted (6.4.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/3390), rules 1(2), 5(h)