Service of Process Oregon Method

Question 1

Proper Oregon Methods

Answer 1

A MOPE

Abode, Mail, Officer Service, Personal Service, Entity/Organization

Question 2

Abode

Answer 2

Leaves process at defendant’s last and usual abode with someone residing therein who is at least 14+ AND must send a copy via first class mail.

Question 3

Mail

Answer 3

1st class mail + some for of evidenced mail (certified mail or fed-ex)

Question 4

Personal Service

Answer 4

Makes in-hand service to defendant

Question 5

Entity-Organization

Answer 5

Makes personal service or office to an authoritzed agent or registered agent OR managing agent OR officer, director or general partner

Question 6

Office Service

Answer 6

Leaves process at defendant’s business office with someone apparently in charge AND send copy via 1st class mail.

Question 7

Publication

Answer 7

File motion with affidavit swearing defendant could not otherwise be served, if so Court has discretion to allow publication once a week for 4 weeks in a row.

Question 8

Constitutionality of Notice

Answer 8

If it is reasonably calculated to apprise/inform interested parties of litigation.

parties do not need actually be informed.