Service of court documents via social media apps and electronic means have been sanctioned officially by amendments to the Rules of Court 2012 (ROC 2012) which came into force on 15 December 2020.
This is great news.
It has helped us greatly in serving documents on elusive and challenging personalities, especially when dealing with contested matters.
For our practice, it does help when faced with serving notices and cause papers related to single petitions for divorce, contentious probate, and for debt recovery.
We also find social media mechanisms useful for the efficient service of relevant correspondence, notices, and matters related to contentious litigation that could not otherwise be served with ease, on the opposing party.
Of course the above is not legal advice but our commentary of the day after handling a particularly vexing case.
Please do check with your counsel if service of documents via the above means is a mode that is applicable to your case.
Anne & Melani @ Messrs Varghese & Co
