Date Of Service Of Summons In Pennsylvania
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(a) Original process shall be served within the Commonwealth within 30 days after the issuance of the writ or the filing of the complaint.
The first is to ignore the writ of summons, but keep an eye on the docket opened in the case and see if a Complaint is filed. A complaint will not have to be served on you since you're already received the writ of summons. The second option, which is better in most cases, is to file a Praecipe to File a Complaint.
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.
(a) Original process shall be served upon an additional defendant who is not already a party to the action in the same manner as if he or she were an original defendant. Copies of all pleadings filed in the action shall be served with the complaint against the additional defendant.
(A) The summons shall be served upon the defendant by both first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested. A copy of the complaint shall be served with the summons.
(a) Original process shall be served within the Commonwealth within 30 days after the issuance of the writ or the filing of the complaint. See Rule 404 for the time for service outside the Commonwealth.
You cannot personally serve the other party. A competent person over the age of 18, who is not a party on the case, or a family member; can serve the other party for you. This person could be a friend, sheriff, constable, etc. You can also serve them via mail or serve their attorney.
Rule 4003.8 - Pre-Complaint Discovery (a) A plaintiff may obtain pre-complaint discovery where the information sought is material and necessary to the filing of the complaint and the discovery will not cause unreasonable annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, burden or expense to any person or party.
A Writ of Summons must be served within 30 days after filing. If the sheriff's office does not serve the writ within this time frame, the writ will essentially expire. In such a case, the praecipe will have “tolled the Statute of Limitations” and become inactive. However, the prothonotary can reissue the writ.
234.5 - Failure to Comply with Subpoena. Notice to Attend or Notice to Produce | State Regulations | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute.