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Section 26 - Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998 - Time for service of claim — Zoe

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### 26 Time for service of claim > > (1) A claim commencing an action is to be served within one year after the claim is filed. > > > (2) On the application of the party who filed the claim, the Court, by order, may extend the time for service of the claim if the application for extension of time is filed within one year after the claim is filed.

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