Business Law Case Study
The issue for determination in this scenario is whether or not the service of process on Dr. Bardwell through his wife service was an effective service. An effective service of process is undertaken when the summons and complaint are handed to the defendant himself, but not any other person. Personal service of process in this case means that even when the complaint and summons are left where the defendant operates business or where he lives, and the agent therein accepts service and signs, it is considered to have been effected, even when it is delivered via registered mail. The ...
