Service of Process Federal Method Flashcards
1
Q
Who may serve process
A
Any non-party over 18
2
Q
Proper Federal Methods
A
A WASP
Abode, Waiver, Agent Service, State Method, Personal Service
3
Q
Abode
A
Leaves process at defendant’s last and usual abode with someone residing therein of suitable age and discretion (13+)
4
Q
Waiver
A
Plaintiff mails complaint with request to waive formal process.
Waiving gives defendant 60 days to respond instead of 21.
5
Q
Agent Service (Servicing Corporations/Partnerships)
A
Make personal service or mails a request to waive to authorized agent or any managing agent.
6
Q
State Method
A
May always use any method of process allowed in state where it sits.
7
Q
Personal Service
A
Makes in hand personal delivery of process to defendant.
