6.26. A document, other than a claim form, served in accordance with these Rules or any relevant practice direction is deemed to be served on the day shown in the following table—
| Method of service | Deemed date of service |
|---|---|
| 1. First class post (or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day) | The second day after it was posted, left with, delivered to or collected by the relevant service provider provided that day is a business day; or if not, the next business day after that day. |
| 2. Document exchange | The second day after it was left with, delivered to or collected by the relevant service provider provided that day is a business day; or if not, the next business day after that day. |
| 3. Delivering the document to or leaving it at a permitted address | If it is delivered to or left at the permitted address on a business day before 4.30p.m., on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after that day. |
| 4. Fax | If the transmission of the fax is completed on a business day before 4.30p.m., on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after the day on which it was transmitted. |
| 5. Other electronic method | If the e-mail or other electronic transmission is sent on a business day before 4.30p.m., on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after the day on which it was sent. |
| 6. Personal service | If the document is served personally before 4.30p.m. on a business day, on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after that day. |
(Paragraphs 10.1 to 10.7 of Practice Direction A supplementing this Part contain examples of how the date of deemed service is calculated.)]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 6 substituted (1.10.2008) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/2178), rule 1(2), Sch. 1
