PART 7E+WHOW TO START PROCEEDINGS—THE CLAIM FORM

[F1Service of a claim formE+W

7.5(1) Where the claim form is served within the jurisdiction, the claimant must complete the step required by the following table in relation to the particular method of service chosen, before 12.00 midnight on the calendar day four months after the date of issue of the claim form.

Method of serviceStep required
First class post, document exchange or other service which provides for delivery on the next business dayPosting, leaving with, delivering to or collection by the relevant service provider
Delivery of the document to or leaving it at the relevant placeDelivering to or leaving the document at the relevant place
Personal service under rule 6.5Completing the relevant step required by rule 6.5(3)
FaxCompleting the transmission of the fax
Other electronic methodSending the e-mail or other electronic transmission

(2) Where the claim form is to be served out of the jurisdiction, the claim form must be served in accordance with Section IV of Part 6 within 6 months of the date of issue.]