In most civil cases it is only necessary for a reasonable attempt be made to serve the defendant(s). All US states have laws which allow creditor suits and certain other cases to be tried (heard) and judgment to be rendered with or without the presence of the defendant(s).
Probably. A civil summons is served at the address of the person named. Therefore, any person who is of legal age and residing at the same address may, as a rule, be served in lieu of the named. There are some exceptions, the main one being if the order is a subpoena rather than a summons.
Many things including but not limited to being told to turn it down, to being yelled at, to having the police called, to getting into a physical altercation, to nothing.
Yes, Ja Rule served time in prison. He was sentenced to two years in 2011 after being convicted on weapons charges stemming from a 2007 arrest. He was released in 2013 after serving about 20 months.
No, they are not related. Katy Perry's real last name is "Hudson." She took her mother's maiden name as her stage name, in order to avoid being confused with actress Kate Hudson.
Here's one: The accused knew instantly that the witness had perjured herself when she said she did not recognize his handwriting. The accomplice perjured himself to avoid being included in the murder charge.
If you avoid being served, you will then be investigated. Upon completion of he investigation, a default judgement can be ordered against you. so in simple terms you will have been found guilty of the accusation against you.
If you are not served court papers in California, the court may not have jurisdiction over you and may not be able to proceed with the legal case against you. This could potentially result in the case being dismissed or delayed until you are properly served with the court papers.
The only reason to avoid being served for a DUI offense is to buy more time to formulate a defense or to file papers in another court or district prior to being served to attempt some other jurisdiction. Avoiding being served is simply that, avoidance, and in almost all cases you will be served eventually. Avoiding the summons by leaving the state, however, has the potential to be viewed upon negatively by the judge in the case.
You can't refuse court served papers. Each state varies but service could be accomplished just by leaving the papers on the door of the persons house (provided the person serving the papers are authorized to do so).
The court issues a summons or process and a sheriff or summons server delivers it to the individual. Papers are served as a result of an action filed with the court, then the court notifies those involved that they must appear.
The rules for serving court papers vary by jurisdiction, but in general, court papers can be served after 5 pm if allowed by the specific rules of the court or the laws of the jurisdiction. It is best to check the rules of the court where the papers are being filed for specific guidelines on serving court papers.
Yes, being served could mean, physically by a sheriff or by private processor, posting or hanging, or certified mail.
While you cannot completely stop divorce papers from being served if one spouse chooses to file for divorce, you can delay the process by negotiating with the other party or seeking mediation. If you are aware that your spouse is planning to file, you may discuss the possibility of an amicable resolution before they proceed. However, once the papers are filed and served, you will need to respond within the specified timeframe to protect your rights. Consulting with a family law attorney can provide guidance on your options.
If you were not properly served with divorce papers, the court may not have jurisdiction over you, which could affect the validity of the divorce. Typically, being served means you must receive official notice of the legal proceedings. If you believe you were not served correctly, you should consult with a lawyer to explore your options and confirm your marital status. It’s essential to address this issue promptly to protect your rights.
Service of "papers" probably refers to legal documents advising a person of some court date or court action. Not all things you can get served with involve a response from you, but may simply be the advisement of the action and your options under the law. The "service" itself is a specific legal step and under some circumstances the person who performed the service may have to testify that it was done, for instance, in a divorce wherein you decided to stay home and not appear, the other party can move that the court proceed without you being present, since you were served with the papers and chose not to appear. The server may be calld upon to make a statement under oath that the papers were served.
If you are served with lawsuit papers from a credit card company, contact an attorney immediately. If you wait, your time to answer the petition will expire and depending on the state you live in, that credit card company can obtain a default judgment to garnish your wages or your checking/savings accounts.
Employers do not have to give the location of an employee but they can choose to do so if they wish. It is difficult to hide when you are being sought after by creditors who wish to serve you.