Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: Process Service

Nope. They can try as many times as they want.

Now, what the law does require is that service of process must be accomplished within 120 days of filing the lawsuit. However, the plaintiff can file a motion to extend that deadline, which is frequently granted for an additional 120 days. But, there is no limit to the number of times they can try to serve the defendant within that time period. Otherwise, the law would be rewarding defendants for avoiding legal process.

If a lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice (which is what would happen if the plaintiff was unable to accomplish service within the time period), then the plaintiff can re-file the case one more time and try again.

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