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.