Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Pennsylvania

What does being ''served''constitute

I recd a certified letter notifying me that a complaint has been filed against me in the court of law. Is this complaint considered served the day I sign for the certified letter or does this have to be hand delivered.


Asked on 8/21/02, 4:36 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Stanley Fudor Law Offices of Stanley Fudor

Re: What does being ''served''constitute

It does not have to be hand delivered, certified mail is proper service.

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Answered on 8/21/02, 5:01 pm
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: What does being ''served''constitute

The Complaint is considered served the day you get it, whether by hand-delivery or certified mail.

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Answered on 8/21/02, 5:36 pm
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: What does being ''served''constitute

I am a California lawyer. Here, in California, personal service is the method required. I do not, however, know if that is the case in Florida. I would think so, but this question should be addressed to a Florida attorney. I do not believe, however, that the notice you received could conceivably be adequate. Check with a Florida attorney.

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Answered on 8/21/02, 6:15 pm


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