Civ Pro Special Topics - Jury Trials - Venue - Jurisdiction

Question 1

What is the primary requirement for a method of service of process?

Answer 1

Must give adequate NOTICE

Adequate notice is essential to ensure that the party being served is aware of the legal action.

Question 2

What are the proper ways to serve process? List them.

Answer 2

• Personal Service by non-party over 18
• At Home with person of suitable age
• First Class Mail
• Authorized Agent
• State Law Methods

These methods ensure that the party being served receives the notice appropriately.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A WASP stands for A - Abode, W - Waiver, A - ______, S - State method, P - Personal service.

Answer 3

Agent

This acronym helps remember the different methods of service.

Question 4

What are the methods for out-of-state service of process?

Answer 4

• Mail
• Newspaper if no other reasonable way

These methods are used when the defendant is located outside of the state.

Question 5

Who can be served in a corporation?

Answer 5

• Officer or Designated Agent
• Anyone of sufficiently high placement

This ensures that the notice reaches someone in a position to respond on behalf of the corporation.