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Godwin v Swindon Borough Council

[2001] EWCA Civ 1478
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year2001
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Deemed service rules under the CPR fix the date of service for limitation and response purposes even where the document arrives earlier or later in fact.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — deemed service of claim form

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