Rule 6.16 Deemed service by post or alternative service where no acknowledgment of service filed
Subject to paragraph (2), if—
an application has been served on a respondent by F1email in accordance with rule 6.7A or by post or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day;
no acknowledgment of service has been returned to the court office; and
the court is satisfied that the respondent has received the application,
the F2court may direct that the application is deemed to be served.
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Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in rule 6.16(1)(a) inserted (6.4.2022) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/44), rules 1(3)(a), 17(a) (with rule 29); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
- F2
Word in rule 6.16(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/3204), rules 1, 10 (with rule 137); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2
- F3
Rule 6.16(2) omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/44), rules 1(3)(a), 17(b) (with rule 29); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2