Questions tagged [service-of-process]
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What jurisdictions allow civil claims to be served over social media?
Another answer vaguely mentions that "some jurisdictions" even allow process service over social media. This is interesting. What jurisdictions does this include?
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What is the "date of service" of a UK fixed penalty notice?
A cousin just asked my thoughts on a letter he received about an alleged speeding offence.
The letter was the standard UK one that is sent out after a speed camera detection, and is fairly simple, so his actual query wasn't a problem.
However he…
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In a civil case in a federal US court, can I serve the lawsuit upon a lawyer who is representing the defendant in another case?
Suppose I am suing Joe Smith, who happens to be involved in another ongoing case, Joe Smith vs. Mike Michaels, where Smith is represented by Sue Yoo.
Can I serve my lawsuit to Sue Yoo? Does that count as having served it to Joe Smith?
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Is Cameron a data controller?
Cameron doesn’t take greatly thoughtful pains in defining himself with respect to his street and online activities. Some may consider him a political activist, some a citizen and/or amateur journalist, but in any case he attends many political…
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For a federal US civil case, is the process server required to list his fees or is that option?
I notice that the "Proof of Service" form (AO440), for federal civil cases contain a line for the server to list his fees.
Is this required? Can the party and the server agree to an undisclosed amount? Is this line in the form because of a…
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Is a person serving a property owner with notice of a lawsuit excempt from trespassing charges?
If John sues Bob, and he walks past Bob's "POSTED - NO TRESPASSING" sign up to his door to serve him notice of the lawsuit, Bob says "Get off my property!" before realizing why John is there, and John stays long enough to give the papers to Bob, is…
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Any obligation to disclose one's name and address to private parties for service of civil claims after a street altercation?
Suppose A is walking down the street and B punches A in the nose, thus committing assault. Legally, A is entitled to claim civil damages against B, and can practically do so if they know A's name and address. Does B have any legal obligation to…
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Extra costs of divorcing spouse with unknown address
How much more expensive will divorce from spouse with an unknown address be compared to situation where the address of the spouse is known?
I did some reading on this topic, however I still do not have a good feel how difficult and expensive it is…
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