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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
