# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 6.16: Power of court to dispense with service of the claim form


(1) The court may dispense with service of a claim form in exceptional circumstances.
(2) An application for an order to dispense with service may be made at any time and—
(a) must be supported by evidence; and
(b) may be made without notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/6.16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-6.16
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