Process serving is used to get legal documents in the hands of a specific person. But it is about more than just dropping them off through their mailbox. Some strict guidelines and requirements need to be followed and that’s why a process server is used. But how does a process server locate someone? And what happens if there […]
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Process Serving: What happens if someone refuses to be served?
Process serving is where a legal document must be delivered to a specific person. This needs to be done at a level which ensures the person receives the documents so they cannot be posted to them and need to be handed to someone. But what happens if that person refuses to be served when process servers find […]
Consequences of An Incorrect Service of Process
Putting your money into bricks and mortar and developing your own property portfolio is the dream for many people. However, becoming a landlord is not always plain sailing. Some landlords need to evict tenants, which requires legal steps to be followed meticulously. One of the most important steps which needs to be completed is […]
Serving Papers via Social Media, Is It Possible?
Evicting tenants is not a simple procedure in the UK. It requires many steps to be completed in a certain way, including the serving of papers. If you do not serve papers in a way that is law-abiding, this step of the process can be deemed void in the eyes of the law – and […]
How to serve a Court Order
Serving Court Orders in the UK is a complex process. There are several ways in which a Court Order may be served. Some can be mailed to a given address, however others must be delivered in person. Making sure that the correct process for each Court Order is followed will ensure that there are no […]
What happens if you can’t serve papers?
If a legal case is proceeding to court, the recipient will normally need to be notified of the court summons with details provided for the hearing. This integral element of UK law is called “process serving” and in particular cases, a legal requirement lies with the instigator to serve those official documents. The procedure for […]
Why should you use an experienced firm for process serving?
Process serving can be a complicated legal matter, and as such it is essential to follow procedure to the letter. No matter the reason you need to use process serving, the best course of action is to use the services of an experienced firm to deliver the documents to the person who needs to be […]
What happens if court papers are served late?
No matter what kind of litigation process you need to complete, serving court papers at the right time and without delay is essential. Whether you are taking someone to court to recover a debt or are obtaining an eviction court order against one of your tenants or even against squatters, it is crucial for court […]
What is the compliance stage?
If you need to recover a sum of money that is owed to you and you’re positive that the debtor doesn’t have the funds to cover it, your other option is to seize some or all of their goods to cover their debt. You can do so with a writ of control, which is a […]
What is involved in process serving?
Process serving is one of the most common requests individuals have when it comes to dealing with court orders and legal documents in the UK. Simply put, this process is the legal way to serve your documents quickly and in complete accordance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). In order for documents to be served according […]