QUESTION
Who can receive notice of civil litigation.
Asked on Mar 04th, 2017 on Civil Litigation - Florida
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I was served for civil litigation by a civil process server earlier today. I was unavailable at the time and the paperwork was left with a roommate. Is this legal as she has no legal liability for me and the processor could not confirm my presence?
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Yes, as long as your roommate is over the age of 15, then service is valid. Florida Statute 48.031 says,(1)(a) Service of original process is made by delivering a copy of it to the person to be served with a copy of the complaint, petition, or other initial pleading or paper or by leaving the copies at his or her usual place of abode with any person residing therein who is 15 years of age or older and informing the person of their contents. Minors who are or have been married shall be served as provided in this section.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2017 at 11:26 AM