Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

summons

must the defendent of a summons recieve it in person or can someone else recieve it?


Asked on 11/14/06, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

Re: summons

Depends on the action. If this is a lawsuit concerning money, then no, substitute service is perfectly valid. Someone else can receive it. If you believe service is not valid, you should consult with a lawyer but be prepared to pay the lawyer a consultation fee for his or her time.

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Answered on 11/14/06, 4:03 pm


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