serviceofprocess
Service of process refers to the formal delivery of legal documents that initiate or respond to a legal action, providing notice to a party of court proceedings and establishing jurisdiction over that party. The primary objective is to ensure due process by informing the recipient of their rights and obligations in the case.
Typical documents include a summons and complaint, a notice of petition, subpoenas, and writs or other process
Rules governing service differ by jurisdiction. In the United States, federal service generally follows the Federal
Even where service is completed, some proceedings allow for alternative or substituted service if standard methods