SERVICE BY ALTERNATIVE MEANS, THE ABSENT DEFENDANT, DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND COSTS: ABSENCE OF DEFENDANT DOESN’T CAUSE THE COURT TO MISS A GEAR

In Pirtek (UK) Ltd v Jackson [2017] EWHC 2834 (QB) Mr Justice Warby considered several procedural issues.  These are of wider interest, particularly issues relating to the method of service, proceeding in the defendant's absence, summary judgment and costs.  

THE CASE The claimant brought an a...