Service by post is deemed effected when the letter is:
AOpened by the receiver
BAddressed, prepaid and posted
CHanded over personally
DSigned for by the receiver
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Addressed, prepaid and posted
Posting a properly addressed, prepaid letter completes service, and delivery in the ordinary course of post is presumed unless disproved.
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