It is nearly ten years since the rules on service of claim forms were substantially changed. CPR 7.5(1) now provides that where the claim form is served within the jurisdiction, the claimant must complete the step required by the table set out in that provision before midnight on the calendar day four months after the date of issue of the claim form. CPR 6.14 states that a claim form served within the jurisdiction is deemed to be served on the second business day after completion of the relevant step under CPR 7.5(1). Continue reading
