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When are you actually "served?"

Asked on May 25th, 2016 on Litigation - California
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If something is mailed on the 12th and you do not receive it until the 15th, does the time to answer or file begin when you get it or when it was sent out?
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Estate Litigation Attorney serving Redlands, CA at Price Law Firm, APC
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I'm very sorry, but that is not enough information to answer your question.  It depends on how you were served and what you were served with.  There are generally three ways to serve someone with a summons and complaint: (1) personal service; (2) substituted service; or (3) by publication.  However, if this is an out of state lawsuit, you can be served by mail.  But if this isn't a summons and complaint, then you can be served by mail.  Sound confusing?  It is.
Answered on May 25th, 2016 at 1:51 PM

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