The Law Reports (Chancery Division)
[2025] Ch 168
Court of Appeal
Khan and another v D’Aubigny
[2025] EWCA Civ 11
2024 Dec 3; 2025 Jan 17
Newey, Nugee LJJ, Cobb J
Statute— Construction— Service of document by post— Statutory provision deeming service of document to be effected by posting where statute authorising or requiring service “by post”— Whether deeming provision applying if statute not expressly referring to service “by post”—
Interpretation Act 1978 (c 30), s 7
Landlord and tenant— Assured shorthold tenancy— Notice of proceedings for possession— Tenancy agreement deeming service of “notice” to be effected by posting— Whether letter enclosing required documents “notice”