# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 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/1998/3132/rule/54.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-54.7
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