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1. Under current Rule14 §5, how is summons ordinarily served in person whenever practicable?
2. If the defendant refuses to receive and sign for summons, what alternative does Rule14 §5 expressly permit?
3. Which statement about a defendant's signature is consistent with Rule14 §5?
4. An authorized server identifies an adult defendant, explains that summons is being served and offers the copy. The defe…
5. An authorized server finds that the defendant is absent. Without meeting or informing the defendant, the server leaves …
6. Spouses are sued jointly as defendants. A server personally hands one spouse a copy of summons directed to that spouse …
7. An authorized server is denied entry by a building guard. The defendant is not seen or spoken to, and the server leaves…
8. Describe personal service under Rule14 §5 and explain how the refusal method prevents a defendant from vetoing service.
9. Distinguish an in-person refusal from the defendant's absence when assessing alleged personal service.
10. Explain why personal delivery of summons to one jointly sued spouse does not automatically establish personal service o…
11. Does Section 5 confine personal service on an adult natural defendant to the defendant’s home?
12. When a server hands the defendant the copy under Section 5, what must the server also do?