WHEN A CLAIMANT’S SOLICITOR WAS “SURPRISED” ABOUT THE RULES RELATING TO SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM (THIS DIDN’T END WELL)

A number of people have kindly written to point out that issues relating to service of the claim form are in the news at the moment. The subject may have an interest beyond those of us involved in civil procedure.  However it remains one of the major problem areas in litigation.  Sometimes this is d...