Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Service of Process — Defendant Outside Jurisdiction — Rules Governing Service

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Service on a defendant outside jurisdiction requires compliance with specific rules. The principle applies to civil procedure. The court must ensure proper service. The rule protects defendants outside the jurisdiction. Non-compliance renders proceedings a nullity. The principle is well-established.

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