Issue stops the limitation clock, but it does not bring the defendant into the claim. Under CPR rule 7.5 the claimant must complete the step required for the chosen method of service – posting, delivering, or sending the email – within four months of issue. This guide explains the step-required table, deemed service, the 14-day particulars deadline, the narrow rule 7.6 extension gateway, and the defendant’s rule 7.7 notice.
Written by John Barwell
