Service of N252 by email was valid – High Court overturn SCCO decision to set aside DCC

July 22, 2021

In Serbian Orthodox Church – Serbian Patriarchy v Kesar & Co[2021] EWHC 1205 (QB), it was held a notice of commencement sent to the wrong email address that was automatically and instantly forwarded to the correct email address constituted valid service. The High Court overturned the decision of the SCCO to set aside a default costs certificate on this basis.