In California and most other states, it is not uncommon for process servers to utilize “drop service” in achieving effective service of process. Drop service is often used when an individual being served with legal documents avoids service of process. Such...
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California Small Claims Court Service of Process California small claims court is a special court in which disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The legal claims are limited to disputes of up to $10,000 for individuals, and $5,000 for corporations,...
What You Need to Know About California Law For Process Servers California does not have educational, testing, or certification requirements for process servers, but there are laws that apply relating to: (1) registration; (2) proper service of process; and (3)...
Long Beach – The new Gov. George Deukmejian Courthouse will open for business on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Located at 275 Magnolia Ave., between West Broadway and West Third St. in Long Beach, the new courthouse replaces the 55 year-old Long Beach Courthouse at 415...
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In California, when you sue a corporation, you must personally serve the court documents of the pending action upon the corporation. This is known as service of process. There are three main ways to effectuate service of process on a California corporation: 1) The...
Interstate Deposition Subpoena for State Courts There are two main issues that arise when requesting a deposition subpoena on an out-of-state party regarding a legal matter arising in a state court. First, the requesting party must determine how to properly request...
An important step to effectively rendering service of process is completing the Affidavit of Service. The California Proof of Service Affidavit, also known as proof of service, is a sworn testimony signed by the process server. It provides a detailed account of how...
There are two key steps in starting a lawsuit: filing the opening documents – the summons and complaint – at the courthouse, and then giving the defendant official notice of the legal proceeding. Litigants and their attorneys generally take time and effort to prepare...
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