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TIMESCALES FOR SERVICE 

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Claim Form

Within 4 months of the date of issue (or amendment), or within 6 months if it is served out of the Jurisdiction.

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Particulars of Claim

Within 14 days of service of the Claim Form.

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Application Notice

As soon as possible, and not less than 3 days before the hearing

 

N39 - Order to Attend Court for Questioning

Not less than 14 clear days before the date appointed for the examination to take place

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N79a - Suspended Committal Order

Not less than 14 clear days before the date appointed for the examination to take place

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Claim for Possession of Land

Residential - not less than 5 clear days before hearing.

Other Land - not less than 2 clear days before hearing.

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Notice of Application for Attachment of Earnings

It is recommended  that if personally served, it is at least 8 clear days before the hearing.

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Notice of Application for Injunction

Not less than 3 days before the Court is due to hear the application

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Divorce Petition

No set timescale

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Judgment Summons

Personal service not less than 10 days before the Hearing. Debtor is entitled to a reasonable sum to cover travelling expenses.

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Family Law - Applications with Notice

Not less than 2 business days before the date on which the Application is being heard

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Family Law - Application without Notice

As soon as possible

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Statutory Demand

No set time limit

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Winding Up Petition

It should be dealt with as a matter of urgency, and in any case at least 14 days before the date of the Hearing.

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Bankruptcy Petition

Not less than 14 clear days before the Hearing

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Magistrates Court Summons

Where circumstances permit it should be served at least 7 days before the Hearing

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