Asked by Jordan Thompson on Jun 29, 2024
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Before a court can exercise jurisdiction over a defendant, the court must have proof that the defendant was properly notified of the lawsuit. Delivering the summons and complaint to the defendant is referred to as
A) serving the summons.
B) filing the complaint.
C) return of service.
D) service of process.
Service Of Process
The delivery of the summons and the complaint to a defendant.
Summons
A document served on a defendant in a lawsuit informing the defendant that a legal action has been commenced against him or her and that the defendant must appear in court or respond to the plaintiff's complaint within a specified period of time.
Return Of Service
A document that serves as proof that a legal document, such as a summons or complaint, was delivered to the party to whom it was directed.
- Comprehend the method and requirements needed for the filing and execution of a legal grievance.
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Lennae MaurinaJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Service of process is the procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives an appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party (such as a defendant), court, or administrative body in an effort to exercise jurisdiction over that person so as to enable that person to respond to the proceeding before the court, body, or other tribunal.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the method and requirements needed for the filing and execution of a legal grievance.