Serving The Suit Papers (civil Litigation) Flashcards
Once lawsuit properly filed, complaint has to be _
Served upon the defendant
Complaint served to defendant by local sheriff, _ or _
Process server
Person authorized by law
When serving complaint to defendant, service is typically _
Personal service
Personal service means complaint and other accompanying court processes (documents) have to be _
Served to defendant in person
The documents that are served in person to defendant are issued by _
Clerk of the court
Some states authorize what is referred to as _
Substituted service
Substitute service means complaint can be delivered to _ or _
Other member of household
Posted on door
If defendant can’t be found then _
Other forms of substitute services are allowed by law
Other forms are service upon (example)
DMV in regards to automobile accident
