Substituted Service

If a party is avoiding service, the party attempting to serve the documents will need to file an application in a case and affidavit to advise the court before the court hearing. The application must set out whether an order for substituted service or dispensation with service is sought. The affidavit must contain all of the service attempts the party has made, and if an order for substituted service is made, how that service will bring the documents to the attention of the respondent.

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This article was written by Michelle Makela

Michelle has over 15 years experience in the legal industry, working across commercial litigation, criminal law, family law and estate planning. Michelle has been involved in all practice areas of the firm and in her personal practice has had experience in litigation at all levels (State and Federal Industrial Tribunals, the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, Federal.

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