ABSTRACT
The court has a general power to dispense altogether with service of any document ‘if it is appropriate to do so’ (rule 6.9) and application may be made for such an order, without notice. The court may also make an order authorising service by some method not of itself authorised by the rules; an application for such an order can also be made without notice, supported by evidence (6PD9). An order permitting an alternative method of service will specify the method and will state the date when the document will be deemed to be served (rule 6.8).
