Service of Process

Question 1

Service is proper if

Answer 1

1. Provides adequate notice;
2. Is reasonably likely to inform

Question 2

Personal Service

Answer 2

Non-party, over 18 years old, serves defendant personally

Question 3

Indirect/Substitute Service

Answer 3

i. Leaving at defendant’s home with someone of suitable age aka someone that will inform the party
ii. First class mail as long as acknowledgement form is returned
iii. In any way that complies with state statute

CANNOT SERVE AN INDIVIDUAL AT THEIR JOB IF THEY ARE NOT THERE

Question 4

Serving a Corporation

Answer 4

• through designated agent; OR
• someone of “sufficiently high placement”