What do you do if the defendant files an answer without accepting service?
If the defendant didn’t allege improper or insufficient service in the answer, it’s waived and service is deemed complete.
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If the defendant didn’t allege improper or insufficient service in the answer, it’s waived and service is deemed complete.
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