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When is the deadline for validity of district court writ for service?

The catalogue records a 12 months period from Date of issue of the writ. This draft page remains free only until its source, worked example and limits are reviewed.

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12 months
Trigger
Date of issue of the writ
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  • Identical in substance to RHC O. 6, r. 8(1). Extension provisions in r. 8(2) mirror the High Court: not exceeding 12 months at any one time, on an application made before the day following expiry. Corrected on verification: Off-by-one. I fetched RDC O.6 r.8(1) on eLegislation. 'Beginning with the date of its issue' is inclusive reckoning, so a writ issued on 15 March 2026 is va

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