Victorian Consolidated Regulations

SUPREME COURT (GENERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE) RULES 2005 - SECT 6.03.

How personal service effected

6.03. How personal service effected



(1) Personal service of a document is effected by-

   (a)  leaving a copy of the document with the person to be served; or

   (b)  if the person does not accept the copy, by putting the copy down in
        the person's presence and telling the person the nature of the
        document.

(2) In the case of originating process, the copy for service shall be sealed
in accordance with Rule 5.11 and in the case of originating process filed
electronically in accordance with Part 2 of Order 28, shall have attached to
it a copy of the filing confirmation notice.

(3) To effect personal service it shall not be necessary to show the original
document.