(1) If the conditions specified in paragraph (2) are satisfied, the court may permit a claim form relating to a contract to be served on a defendant's agent.
(2) The court may not make an order under this rule unless it is satisfied that —
(a) at the time of the application —
(i) the agent's authority had not been terminated, or
(ii) the agent is still in business relations with the defendant;
(b) the contract to which the claim relates was entered into within the jurisdiction with or through the defendant's agent; and
(c) the defendant cannot be served within the jurisdiction.
(3) An application may be made without notice but must be supported by evidence on affidavit.
(4) An order under this rule must state the periods within which the defendant must file —
(a) an acknowledgment of service; and
(b) a defence.
(5) When the court makes an order under this rule, the claimant must serve the agent with the —
(a) claim form;
(b) order; and
(c) statement of claim,
and at the same time send to the defendant at the defendant's address out of the jurisdiction a copy of each document.