Notice to Defendant (Part IV)

Question 1

Process may be served by

Answer 1

(i) a sheriff; or
(ii) any person over 18 years old who is not a party to the case.

Question 2

Process is composed of:

Answer 2

both the complaint and summons being served together (in GDC there is no summons).

Question 3

Once a Defendant has been served with process, they have ______________ days to file a responsive pleading.

Answer 3

21

Question 4

The methods of service of process (listed in order of preference) are:

Answer 4

(i) Personal service;
(ii) Delivery to Family Member (16 y.o. & at usual place of residence);
(iii) Posting (“Nail and Mail”)

Question 5

Virginia’s long-arm statute grants personal jurisdiction over

Answer 5

a Defendant who lives outside of Virginia.

Question 6

If Plaintiff requests Defendant to waive service, and Defendant does so, then

Answer 6

Defendant will have an extension of 60 days to file a responsive pleading (90 days if located outside of Virginia).

Question 7

If Plaintiff requests Defendant to waive service, and Defendant refuses, then

Answer 7

Plaintiff can recover from Defendant the costs of service.