Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Vermont
Serving a Defendent
Can a person be served legal papers outside of their state of residence? The law suit is filed in Vermont and I live in Mass.
Asked on 7/03/08, 11:08 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
Re: Serving a Defendent
Yes as long as the service is made in accordance with statute for service in the state where served, it can be made under what is called a long arm statute.
Answered on 7/03/08, 11:18 am