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If legal papers are not served (delivered) the right way when a case is started, the Judge may make the party starting the case start all over again. This is called a dismissal without prejudice. There are three ways to deliver legal papers to start a case.
Insufficient service of process occurs when the paperwork is complete, but is not properly delivered to the defendant in a manner consistent with Article 3 of the CPLR.
A person serving papers must be 18 years of age or older and must not be a party to the case (CPLR 2103a). Papers may be served by a process server, friend or relative of a party so long as he or she is not a party to the case.
In New York, process servers can only properly serve documents on an intended recipient through their door attendant in a few circumstances. As service of process marks the important procedural beginning to most litigations, it is taken seriously and scrutinized quite carefully.
A summons with notice or summons and complaint must be served within 120 days of filing with the County Clerk.
If there is a scheduled hearing, the respondent must be served at least 24 hours before the court date.
In California, for most cases, personal service must be completed at least 16 court days before the court date. A court day is any day the court is open, typically Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If the recipient resides outside of California, they must be served at least 20 days before the court date.