What is service out of the jurisdiction?

• A. Serving a claim inside England and Wales.
• B. Serving a claim outside England and Wales with court permission.
• C. Serving a claim to a foreign court without permission.
• D. Serving a claim by electronic means only.

Answer: (B)

Out of jurisdiction service means delivering a claim form to someone located outside England and Wales, and you generally need the court’s permission to do so. That permission is what distinguishes service outside the jurisdiction from ordinary service within England and Wales. The correct choice reflects that idea: you’re going to serve beyond the country’s borders, but only with the court’s authorization to proceed.

If you try to serve someone abroad without that permission, the service is likely ineffective and could lead to the claim not being treated as properly served. There are specific circumstances and international routes where service may be permitted without prior court permission, but the standard scenario tested here is that service outside England and Wales requires the court’s blessing first.