# The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2000, Paragraph 54.7: Service of claim form


The claim form must be served on—
(a) the defendant; and
(b) unless the court otherwise directs, any person the claimant considers to be an interested party, within 7 days after the date of issue.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2092/schedule/paragraph/54.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-amendment-no-4-rules-2000/schedule/paragraph-54.7
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