Personal Service
/ˈpɜːrsənl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The delivery of legal documents to a party or their authorized agent in a manner prescribed by law to give notice of proceedings or actions.
The defendant was properly notified through personal service of the summons.
Forms
- personal service
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Commentary
Personal service is the preferred and most reliable method of notifying parties, often required to ensure due process; drafters should specify personal service unless alternative methods are authorized.
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