Missouri litigation, service of process, service of summons

Summons process: In the state of Missouri is it a defendant considered properly served if a summons server leaves the summons on the door step of a home and not with an actual person? - Is this your question? Add additional information

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John M. Kaman

John M. Kaman

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No, personal service means just what it says: the process server has to physically hand the summons to the defendant. If that person is evading process, the court can assist you with orders which allow for other forms of service.