What's the Best Approach: Calling or surprising someone with process service?
Well… “surprising” isn’t the word I really like to use, but I do greatly prefer to deliver court papers when the person isn’t prepared to refuse them. Do yo see the subtle difference?
After all, you have to remember, a lot of people who you’ll be serving are “friendly” witnesses.
The Answer:
My approach was rarely to call before attempting service on a person.
There are exceptions and after an attempt or two where I genuinely miss the person (and they are NOT avoiding service!), I might call just to set a time when he or she will be home.
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