Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

Mass.R.Civ.P. 4(c) - By Whom [Process Shall be] Served

Rule 4(c) of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure states that: ''[e]xcept as otherwise permitted by paragraph (h) of this rule, service of all process shall be made by a sheriff, by his deputy, or by a special sheriff; BY ANY OTHER PERSON DULY AUTHORIZED BY LAW; by some person specially appointed by the court for that purpose; . . .''

What is meant by ''by any other person duly authorized by law?''

Who else, besides a constable and deputy sheriff, can serve court process in Massachusetts? Who is ''any other person authorized by law?''

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Asked on 7/01/08, 1:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Mass.R.Civ.P. 4(c) - By Whom [Process Shall be] Served

In certain cases one can petition the Court by motion for appointment of a special process server, usually a constable where otherwise the statute requires service by a deputy sheriff only.

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Answered on 7/01/08, 1:59 pm


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