Harman v Higgins [1999] JLR_Note 5a (14 January 1999)
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Holding and result
The court must consider relevant factors to ensure substituted service is likely to bring proceedings to the respondent's attention.
Court disposition
application for substituted service considered
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Material facts
Parties
Harman
ApplicantHiggins
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Interlocutory
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Questions and positions
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What factors should be considered when granting substituted service of documents?
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- Applicant
- Applicant seeks leave for substituted service due to inability to serve respondent by normal means.
- Respondent
- No argument from respondent is recorded.
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common law
The court considers various factors when granting substituted service, including the likelihood of the respondent receiving notice.
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Ratio decidendi
The court must consider relevant factors to ensure substituted service is likely to bring proceedings to the respondent's attention.
Court disposition
application for substituted service considered
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