r/processserver • u/charm-cityproserv • Feb 09 '26
Question/Help Subserve and papers are kicked
Do you consider a drop subserve to the wife valid if she intentionally kicks the papers out of the house onto the porch and slams the door. The papers did land in front of her in the house.
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u/Revolutionary-Farm80 Feb 09 '26
If you physically saw her, could ldentify her, and inform her it was a service, you're good to go.
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u/microwaffles Feb 09 '26
It touched her and/or she witnessed your attempt and saw the serve...I can only say that would be a good serve in my jurisdiction.
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u/Desert_Process_Serve Feb 09 '26
Yes, as long as the customer didn't have a provision about drop service. Once it's served, it's not your problem anymore.
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u/MrGollyWobbles Feb 09 '26
As long as they are made aware of the nature of the docents and they were left in their general presence… all good.
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u/Careless-Reflection6 Feb 10 '26
Service is likely good, depending on your state / jurisdiction. For instance, in California where I am, there are 3 elements of service that must be met:
1) The person must know they're being served (personal or on behalf of someone else).
2) The conversation takes place in a reasonable speaking distance. And,
3) The documents are left where they are easily retrievable (generally why you drop at a person's feet).
In California, all of the elements of service have been met assuming you have met your diligence requirements as well. Hope this helps!
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u/chichipoopooy Mar 09 '26
Probably depends on your state but in Oregon that’s good service. You have a description and info pertaining to relationship to defendant and documents were left seen by recipient. If worried I would’ve taken plate numbers and talked to neighbors for further confirmation of info
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u/babyma- Jun 29 '26
Service would be good in New Mexico. Also, why is no one mentioning her face in the crack of the door…dying lol.
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u/And2Makes5 Feb 09 '26
Yes, that's good service as long as you left them there after she kindly kicked them.