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This Practice Note sets out the Rules that apply when serving the Defence in proceedings. The rules are set out in Part 6, Section III which starts at CPR 6.20. Note that specific rules relating to the defence are set out in CPR 15. This Practice Note provides assist with: methods of service (CPR 6.20), who is required to serve (CPR 6.21), Personal service (CPR 6.22), address for service to be given after proceedings are started (CPR 6.23), change of address for service (CPR 6.24), service on children and protected parties (CPR 6.25), deemed service (CPR 6.26), service by an alternative method or at an alternative place (alternative service) (CPR 6.27), the power to dispense with service (CPR 6.28) and the requirement for a certificate of service (CPR 6.29). The rules in Part 6 are supplemented by guidance set out in CPR PD 6A. It should be noted that the rules in Part 6 and the guidance in the practice direction are not specific to a defence but apply to all documents other than the claim form.

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