Article 38 Deemed service
(1)
Unless the contrary is proved, a document which is served in accordance with these Rules or any relevant practice direction will be deemed to be served on the day shown in the following table—
| Method of service | Deemed day of service |
|---|---|
| First class post | The second day after it was posted. |
| Document exchange | The second day after it was left at the document exchange. |
| Delivering the document to address | The day after the document was delivered to that address. |
(2)
If a document is served personally—
(a)
after 5 p.m. on a business day; or
(b)
at any time on a day which is not a business day
it will be treated as being served on the next business day.