Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Summon service

Can a summons be left at the person's place of residence if someone answers the door but refuses to sign for the summons? Is that considered a way of serving the summons?


Asked on 5/07/09, 2:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Snytkin Azam Snytkin, P.A.

Re: Summon service

As long as the residence has the same address as the one on the summons and the person with whom the summons is left is 15 years or more, Florida Courts mostly consider it a valid method of service.

Please see an attorney if you have been served.

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Answered on 5/07/09, 2:15 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Summon service

Yes. If it is your address and the person that answers the door lives there and is 15 years old, that is enough. There is no requirement that anything be signed.

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Answered on 5/07/09, 5:20 pm


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