Even though there can be serious consequences to avoiding a process server, hundreds of people try to evade them every year. You might think that avoiding a process server in a civil matter isn’t a big deal, but there could be some definite legal ramifications if you continue to avoid service.
Not having case information
Just because you think you know what is in the legal papers being served, that doesn’t mean there isn’t some hidden or unexpected consequence to ignoring the situation. The case could be for an amount significantly higher than you anticipated, or there could be other remedies being requested that you disagree with. You can’t take appropriate action without knowing exactly what is going on, and that requires reading the papers the process server is trying to deliver.
Not having your day in court
Do you want the opportunity to fight against the remedies being asked of the courts in your civil case? The only way you can defend yourself in court is if you have all of the details, including what courthouse or courtroom you are supposed to be in and what day and time the hearing will be. Again, this information is on the papers that are being served.
It doesn’t stop the case.
Some people think that avoiding service stops a civil case. This is far from the truth. There are several potential alternatives for serving papers, and judges are getting more and more lenient with these measures, even allowing digital service. All refusing papers does is deny you your rights.
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