service of process

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Definition of service of process in English English dictionary: The effective notification of a lawsuit such that a court may proceed with the case
The court found plaintiffs service of process effective, although the defendant refused to receive the complaint.; The delivery of information to a person or entity providing notice that they are being sued with sufficient detail for them to respond to the suit
The process server could not effect service of process because the defendant was nowhere to be found.; The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena", (synonym) service, serving; The delivering of writs, summonses, subpoenas or other documents by delivering them to the party named in the document Also referred to as "service "; The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party; - refers to the manner in which the opposing party receives notice that a case is being filed against him/her This must be completed in accordance with law in order for the case to be heard and be binding against the opposing party; The delivery of a notice or petition by an authorized person to officially notify the person involved in the proceeding of action he/she must take; The delivery of notice of court proceedings to the defendant; Summons, Complaint, and often other papers are given to the Defendant, and a Proof of Service is filed with the court; usually done by process server, may be done by registered mail, may need to be done by publication, or the Defendant may sign an acknowledgment that the papers were received; The delivery of a writ or summons to a party involved in a legal proceeding; transfer of documents related to a trial; The actual act of presenting the defendant or respondent in a lawsuit with a summons notifying him or her of the lawsuit Also generally includes providing the defendant or respondent with a copy of the actual complaint or petition in the lawsuit The service of process is done either personally or through the mail; The legal notification of the existence of a lawsuit to a defendant; Formally notifying the defendant that a suit has been filed against the defendant, made by certified mail, or by personal service, or by substituted service; the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena"; Notifying a person that he or she has been named as a party to a lawsuit or has been accused of some offense Process consists of a summons, citation or warrant, to which a copy of the complaint is attached; The act of notifying the other parties that an action has begun; The delivering of writs, summonses, and subpoenas by delivering them to the party named in the document Also referred to as "service "; (RWT) The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party; The delivery of a citation by either a sheriff, constable, or a private process server A copy of the Petition for Divorce or Petition to Modify will be attached to the citation You might also be served with notices of hearings, deposition notices or temporary orders such as restraining orders