Process Service
/ˈprɒsɛs ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The delivery of legal documents such as summonses, complaints, subpoenas, or writs to a party involved in a legal proceeding, ensuring the party is properly notified of actions or requirements by the court.
The sheriff completed process service by handing the defendant a copy of the summons.
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- process service
- process services
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Commentary
Process service must conform to jurisdictional rules; improper service can invalidate subsequent court actions.
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