Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

Re: Summons Response Time

As a pro se plaintiff filing a civil case in the US District Court against four specific employees and the Governmental agency they worked for(named as defendants), the US Marshall's served the summons by US certified mail with receipt requested to them by the resident agent. We found out from the Marshall's office that six summons were sent on May 14, 2004. However, he only received one signed certification card back (the US Attorney General's copy). Should we assume that the others probably received their summons too? If the defendants' do not send the signed receipt to the Marshall, what is the next step for the plaintiff?

Thank you,


Asked on 6/15/04, 6:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Re: Summons Response Time

Various methods exist to obtain service of process. Each has costs and benefits. You should discuss this matter with an attorney as the factual context bears heavily on the option selected.

Keep in mind that actual notice is the intent underlying the statutes with regarding service of process.

Joe Holthaus

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Answered on 6/16/04, 8:48 am


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