Rule 35 Deemed service
(1)
A document which is served in accordance with these Rules or any relevant practice direction shall be deemed to be served on the day shown in the following table—
| Method of service | Deemed day of service |
|---|---|
| First class post (or other service for next-day delivery) | The second day after it was posted. |
| Document exchange | The second day after it was left at the document exchange. |
| Delivering the document to a permitted address | The day after it was delivered to that address. |
| Fax | If it is transmitted on a business day before 4 p.m., on that day; or in any other case, on the business day after the day on which it is transmitted. |
| Other electronic means | The second day after the day on which it is transmitted. |
(2)
If a document is served personally—
(a)
after 5 p.m., on a business day; or
(b)
at any time on a Saturday, Sunday or a Bank Holiday,
it will be treated as being served on the next business day.