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,...
Proof of Service Affidavit – How to Challenge Opposing Counsel’s Invalid Service of Process Accusations
Registered Process Servers: What You Need to Know About California Law
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)...
How to Effectively Render Service of Process on a Corporation in California
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
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...
What is an Affidavit of Service and Why is it so Important?
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...
The Registered Process Server: A Key Partner in A Lawsuit
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...
3 Things to Consider When Hiring a Process Server
Direct Legal Support, Inc. has provided service of legal process services to the legal community since 1961. Throughout the passage of time, Direct Legal Support, Inc. has experienced firsthand the benefits of building relationships with loyal customers who seek...
Why You Should Use a Registered Process Server | Direct Legal Support, Inc.
A Good Reason To Use A Registered Process Server : CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE CODE SECTION 647 A key part of filing a lawsuit is the requirement to give notice to the party being sued and bring that defendant under the jurisdiction of the court. This is called...
Tips For Serving Apartments and Gated Communities
Apartment buildings and gated communities can be difficult for a process server to serve because of their limited access. They can create a variety of issues when trying to personally serve an individual. Direct Legal Support, Inc. has created an interactive selection...
Can Service of Process Be Achieved Through Facebook ?
Service of Process through Facebook There has been a steady increase in recent court orders and proposed state legislation allowing service of process through Facebook. U.S. courts typically require plaintiffs to personally serve and deliver the summons and complaint...
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