Annex 3
Rule 6.26 Civil Procedure Rules 1998
6.26 Deemed service
A document, other than a claim form, (e.g. a court order under Rule 7.20) which is served in accordance with these rules or any relevant practice direction shall be deemed to be served on the day shown in the following table—
Method of service |
Deemed day of service |
First class post (or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day) |
|
Document exchange |
If not, the next business day after that day. |
Delivering the document to or leaving it at a permitted address |
|
Fax |
In any other case, on the next business day after the day on which it was transmitted. |
Other electronic method |
|
Personal Service |
|
("business day" means any day except Saturday, Sunday or a bank holiday; and "bank holiday" includes Christmas Day and Good Friday).