Deemed service
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. |
(2) If a document (other than a claim form) is served after 5 p.m. on a business day, or at any time on a Saturday, Sunday or a bank holiday, the document shall be treated as having been 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.