Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

proper service in california

I am being sued if I dont except the service and do not touch the service papers can that still be consider being served.. Small Claims


Asked on 4/30/08, 12:22 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: proper service in california

Yes. Touching the service papers has nothing to do with it. It is a common misperception from TV.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 9:08 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: proper service in california

If you do not want to touch the papers, they can be dropped at your feet or posted on the door.

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Answered on 6/22/08, 8:13 am
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: proper service in california

Usually, trying to avoid service doesn't really achieve the purpose. If the plaintiff doesn't achieve in-person service service by mail or by publication will have the same effect eventually, so it's better to just go ahead with the process and handle the claim.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 3:26 pm


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