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