Which is the correct answer?

1. John is suing Kamla for arrears of rent. John has made numerous attempts to serve Kamla at her home, her workplace and at the casino which she frequents, however, she has to date successfully evaded him. John is insistent that Kamla should not be allowed to hide from her responsibility to pay what is owed. He wants to have the claim advertised in the newspapers which he knows she reads. In order to properly serve her by way of advertisement he must:

a.

Make an application to validate service by alternative method

b.

Serve Kamla personally

c.

File an affidavit of service

d.

Make an application for service by a specified method

2. Soo Wing is a defendant in an action brought by Wang Sun for assault and battery in the High Court. Soo Wing is in the habit of breaching the rules and orders of the court by being late in fulfilling his obligations. The most recent order of the court is to file points of law for the assistance of the court but the order did not contain any sanctions. Almost one month has passed since Soo-Wing's deadline to file and his excuse is that he and his attorney was busy. Wang Sun is fed up of Soo Wing's recalcitrance. He wants to put an end to this matter whether or not Soo Wing wants to participate. What step is open to Wang Sun to get the matter completed as soon as possible.

a.

None of the above

b.

Application for an unless order

c.

Relief from sanctions

d.

Application to strike out

3. Serving a claim form personally in 2021 means that an email containing the documents is sufficient.

Select one:

True

False

4. When a party dies, the proceedings can only continue when an executor or administrator is appointed.

Select one:

True

False

5. The costs to the client of pursuing a civil claim is a pre-action step.

Select one:

True

False