Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
serving small claims papers
Facts:
I have had someone make several attempts to serve the defendent. No one has been home. I do not have a business address.
I do not have the financial means to pay the sheriff to serve the defendent.
Question:
How do I proceed without jeopardizing my case?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Attorney At Law
You'll have to try serving at night or stake out the house.
Problem serving Defendant
Unless the defendant is served with the summons, you have no case.
Try being creative. Stake out the house, play like a pizza delivery person, try in the morning, or in the evening.
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