A motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action will be granted only if the movant establishes that the pleader has failed to properly plead all of the necessary elements of the particular claim. This hinges on the substantive law for the different elements of different causes of action.
You should keep a copy of the forms for your records. The clerk will sign the summons, and then the summons, a copy of the papers to be served, and the process service memorandum must be delivered to the appropriate sheriff's office or to a private process server for service on the other party.
When you're summoned to come to court, that is basically your notice that a criminal case has been filed against you. And, you're usually served with a summons by a Constable or you may receive the summons in the mail, certified mail. You will go to—you will be directed to go to the court.
Personal Service: You can tell someone else to personally deliver or serve the copies. The server must be older than 18 and may not be a party in the case. The server must then complete and sign the back of the original summons form and return it to you so you can file it with the court.
Receive and serve civil process such as subpoenas and court orders. Perform investigations to locate persons who have moved, are hostile, or otherwise attempting to avoid being served with court process. Prepare reports of services and make returns to courts of origin. Perform other related duties as required.
Rule 4(c)(3) allows service by registered or certified mail. Florida Statutes, 48.031 allows for personal or residence service.
A summons does not always have to be served in person. Although personal service is mostly preferred due to its direct and straightforward approach, you can still serve summons using alternative methods such as service by mail, substituted service, service by publication, and electronic service.