The claimants had served proceedings on an agent who did not have authority to accept such service. They sought, out of time, leave to re-serve correctly, and also to add an additional cause of action which whilst now outside the limitation period arose out of the same facts.
Held: The first application was refused. The court could only so act if preconditions were met, particularly here that the claimant had acted promptly. He had not so acted, and the court had no discretion to allow the re-service. The application to amend was granted.
Citations:
Gazette 09-Mar-2000, Times 15-Mar-2000
Litigation Practice, Limitation
Updated: 15 May 2022; Ref: scu.77778