(1) On filing a defence, the defendant must also serve a copy on every other party.
(2) The general rule is subject to —
(a) rule 5.17(4) (service of claim form on agent of overseas principal);
(b) rule 7.7(1) (service of claim form outside the jurisdiction);
(c) rule 9.7 (procedure for disputing court's jurisdiction); and
(d) rule 59.3 (claims against the Crown).