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Written by John Barwell
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
Sending is communication. Service is a legal act. This Legal Lens article explains why emailing a civil claim form can fail if the rules on service, solicitor authority, email consent, nominated addresses, sealed documents and timing are not followed.
Written by John Barwell
ET1 drafting · rejected claims · Rule 14 Sending an ET1 before the deadline is not always enough. If the claim is defective, correctly rejected and only later rectified, Rule 14 may move the treated presentation date to the date the rectifying application was received. Category Tactical guidance note Jurisdiction Great Britain Reading time c. … Continue reading “Wrong ET1? Rejected Claim? The Rule 14 Deadline Trap Claimants Miss”
