Question 1 of 10

The Bristol District Registry of the High Court issued a claim for Meera, a litigant in person, on 2 May this year. The claim is against her accountants for substantial damages for negligent advice relating to her business, which she operates solely within the jurisdiction. Her accountants have their principal office in Bristol. Meera notified the court office that she wished to serve the claim form herself. Time passes and, on 6 October this year, Meera realises that she has not yet served the claim form. Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

A. Meera has until 2 November to serve the claim form because service is to be within the jurisdiction. B. Meera is out of time for serving the claim form and may not apply for an extension of time for service because the application would be made outside the period for serving the claim form. C. Meera is out of time for serving the claim form. She may apply to the court to exercise its discretion to extend time for service and the application must be made with notice given to the accountants. D. Meera is out of time for serving the claim form. However, the court may make an order to extend the time for service. The court may only make such an order if Meera can show that she has taken all reasonable steps to serve the claim form in time but has been unable to do so and that she acted promptly in making the application.