Spiral Tube Makers Pty Ltd v PIHA Pty Ltd [2010] APO 16 (27 August 2010)
Extensions of Time - date of service of document delivered electronically outside business hours - whether failure to serve in time electronically was a relevant "error or omission" justifying grant of an extension of time
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS — A PRACTICAL REVIEW
Electronic communications, such as via email and facsimile, are now widespread. Indeed, for a variety of reasons, including speed, efficiency, the ability to track times of transmission and receipt, and environmental considerations, electronic communications are increasingly preferred, where practicable, over traditional mail.
Extensions of Time - date of service of document delivered electronically outside business hours - whether failure to serve in time electronically was a relevant "error or omission" justifying grant of an extension of time
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS — A PRACTICAL REVIEW
Electronic communications, such as via email and facsimile, are now widespread. Indeed, for a variety of reasons, including speed, efficiency, the ability to track times of transmission and receipt, and environmental considerations, electronic communications are increasingly preferred, where practicable, over traditional mail.
It may therefore come as a surprise to some that electronic communication is not considered to be a simple alternative to traditional means of delivery under the law. For most types of personal, business and informal communications, this is not relevant. However, for various official purposes it is important to be ware of, and to follow, the legal provisions relating to electronic communications.
