PART 14Provisions of general effect

CHAPTER 3Service of documents

Application170

1

This Chapter sets out the requirements for service where a document is required to be served.

2

Service is to be carried out in accordance with CPR Part 6 as that Part applies to either a “claim form” or a “document other than the claim form” except where this Chapter provides otherwise or the court otherwise directs.

3

If for any reason it is impracticable to effect service as provided for in paragraph (2) then service may be effected in such other manner as the court may direct.

4

For the purposes of the application by this Chapter of CPR Part 6—

a

the following documents are to be treated as a “claim form”—

i

an application commencing SMCL administration proceedings;

ii

an application within SMCL administration proceedings against a respondent; and

b

any other document is to be treated as a “document other than the claim form”.

5

CPR Part 6 applies to the service of documents outside the jurisdiction with such modifications as the court may direct.