Which of the following describes personal service under rule 6.5?

• A. Personal delivery of documents to the recipient or at their address as required
• B. The recipient's address only for mailing
• C. Leaving documents at the reception
• D. Emailing documents to recipient

Answer: (A)

Personal service means actually delivering the document to the person or to a place where they are to receive documents in a way that ensures they will notice it. Under rule 6.5, this involves handing the document to the recipient or delivering it at their address as required by the rules (for example, handing it to the recipient themselves or to someone at their address who is authorised to accept on their behalf, or at their place of business). This direct, in-person or at-their-address delivery ensures the recipient has actual notice.

Emails, or simply leaving a document at reception, or mailing it to an address, do not meet the standard of personal service. The best description is the direct personal delivery to the recipient or to their address as required.