Alternative Service
/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A method of serving legal documents to a party through means other than personal delivery, often by mail, publication, or electronic service.
The court authorized alternative service when the defendant could not be located for personal delivery.
Forms
- alternative service
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Commentary
Alternative service is typically employed when traditional personal service is impracticable; practitioners should specify the alternative method clearly in pleadings or court orders.
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