What is the maximum period to serve after issue of a claim form?

• A. 6 calendar months
• B. 4 calendar months
• C. 8 calendar months
• D. 2 calendar months

Answer: (B)

Four calendar months from the date the claim form is issued is the standard deadline to serve it. This rule ensures the claim proceeds promptly and the defendant gets timely notice. If service isn’t done within four months, the claimant can apply for an extension of time, but that extension is not automatic and depends on the court’s discretion. So, the default maximum period is four months, which is why that option is the best answer. The other lengths don’t fit the standard rule.