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service legal definition
noun
- The formal delivery of a subpoena, writ, or other legal notice or process.
- The doing of something useful or helpful for another individual or for a company in exchange for a fee.
- The time spent in the military, as in, “in the service of one’s country.”
service by publication
A publication of a notice in a newspaper or other
publication in lieu of personal service. In some jurisdictions, the mailing of
the news clipping to the last known address of the person is required.
substituted service by
A presenting of service to a recognized agent of the party
or by mailing notice to that party or any other way permitted by law other than
personal service.
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