BACK TO BASICS MONDAY: WHEN YOU MUST AND WHEN YOU CAN'T SERVE THE CLAIM FORM ON A SOLICITOR: TRY TO AVOID TELLING THE COURT YOU ARE "SURPRISED" BY THE RULES...

BACK TO BASICS MONDAY: WHEN YOU MUST AND WHEN YOU CAN’T SERVE THE CLAIM FORM ON A SOLICITOR: TRY TO AVOID TELLING THE COURT YOU ARE “SURPRISED” BY THE RULES…

February 9, 2026 · by · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Civil Procedure, Members Content

The issue of when a claim form can be served on a defendant’s solicitor is one that has been considered many times on this site over the years.  There can be two fatal errors for claimants.  (1) Serving on a…