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Service of Process

Definition

The service of process refers to the legal procedure of delivering official documents, such as lawsuits, subpoenas, or court orders, to the individuals involved in a legal case.

Part of Speech

• Noun
• Verb (to serve process)

Senses

1. The act of delivering legal documents to individuals involved in a legal case.
2. The documents themselves that are delivered as part of the legal procedure.

Usages

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, service of process involves hiring a process server to deliver legal documents to the party being sued.

Sample Sentence:

John hired a professional process server to ensure proper service of process on the defendant.

Local Usage:

In local usage, service of process may differ based on specific jurisdictional requirements and local rules.

Sample Sentence:

Make sure to familiarize yourself with the local requirements regarding service of process in this jurisdiction.

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