Serving Papers.

Chicago, IL Viewed 25 times. Posted about 1 month ago in Lawsuits / Disputes

What if you refuse to accept the papers that are being served?

The person who is serving the paper, What can he/she legally do if you refuse to accept, what if they threaten you?

Answers (1)

Erik Glen Swanson

This attorney is licensed in Illinois. Posted 24 days ago.

Generally, if someone is evading service, the Plaintiff will seek alternative methods of service: posting, publication, etc.

On a showing of deliberate evading, most judges will grant a motion for alternative service without much hesitation.

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