--(1) A claim form and statement of case containing a claim in respect of a contract may be served by any method permitted by the contract.
--(2) Where the claim form and statement of case are served within the jurisdiction in accordance with the contract, they are to be treated as having been served on the defendant.
--(3) Where the claim form and statement of case are served out of the jurisdiction in accordance with the contract, they are not to be treated as having been served on the defendant unless service out of the jurisdiction is permitted by Part 7.
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