what happens if she denies it? will i have to give it to her another way? if so why do you have to pay for certified mail if it might not be responded to????
2007-12-19 09:45:39 · 3 answers · asked by Sublime Girl 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
this was an uninsured car accident in which she signed a contract saying shes at fault and will pay the damages overtime. it will probably be an open and shut case, but im still concerned
2007-12-19 10:12:40 · update #1
Certified mail (if you get it stamped by a mail clerk) proves you sent something. Only a return receipt is evidence of receipt. Most courts require personal delivery to meet the "due process" requirement of notice, but some give people an option to at least try service by mail & save some $$.
2007-12-19 09:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
What sort of court case? Civil? Criminal? Child Custody?
If the service was legal, and the respondent didn't show up, then he'll likely lose by default.
In most jurisdictions where service by mail is allowed it doesn't even have to be certified - the process server just signs a document saying that he mailed the summons by first class mail, and that's al it needs.
There are many ways to mess up service though. Probably the most common is for a person who's suing someone to do the service himself - not allowed in almost every jurisdiction.
Richard
2007-12-19 17:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certified means they sign for it, or anyone who answers the door, for that matter. That's good enough for the Court. Regular postal mail is usually good enough for the Court, too. You may get a default judgment if she doesn't respond or show up.
2007-12-19 17:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by A W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋