A SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM CASE WITH A TWIST IN THE TAIL: AND WHAT A TALE THIS IS…IT LEADS TO A LOT OF WASTED COSTS (AND A POTENTIAL WASTED COSTS ORDER)

Today we are looking at a case about a failure to serve the claim form properly. The claimant did not consider whether they knew, or had served, on the defendant's "last known residence".   As a result a default judgment, order for damages and a default costs certificate have been set aside.  The co...