Order V Rule 13: Service on agent by whom defendant carries on business
The Code of Civil Procedure · Code of Civil Procedure · Order V · in_force
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(1) In a suit relating to any business or work against a person who does not reside within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court from which the summons is issued, service on any manager or agent, who, at the time of service, personally carries on such business or work for such person within such limits, shall be deemed good service. (2) For the purpose of this rule the master of a ship shall be deemed to be the agent of the owner or charterer.
Effective date: 1909-01-01
Related sections
Order V Rule 12: Service to be on defendant in person when practicable or on his agentOrder V Rule 14: Service on agent in charge in suits for immoveable propertyOrder V Rule 11: Service on several defendantsOrder V Rule 15: Where service may be on male member of defendant’s familyOrder V Rule 10A: Service by postOrder V Rule 16: Person served to sign acknowledgment
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