they will not take service

[Lotus81]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

If the person I am suing does not take the service from the sheriff or a serving company can I still go to court on the court date? what should I do?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

If the person I am suing does not take the service from the sheriff or a serving company can I still go to court on the court date? what should I do?

What do you mean by "does not take service"? One doesn't have to "accept" service, they simply need to be served.

 

[Lotus81]

Got a letter back from sheriff stating no one would answer the door - subject was in house - the serving company is trying but they will not answer the door to them either.

 

[Zigner]

Got a letter back from sheriff stating no one would answer the door - subject was in house - the serving company is trying but they will not answer the door to them either.

You'll need to get creative - perhaps someone dressing as a florist or an Amazon delivery person?

If the other party is not served, then your case cannot move forward.

 

[Lotus81]

ok thank you!

 

[Ohiogal]

ok thank you!

And someone dressing as a pizza delivery person or florist better be a process service.

Have you read the rules as to what happens when service fails? IF not, then you need to do so.

 

[Zigner]

And someone dressing as a pizza delivery person or florist better be a process service.

Huh? I could dress as a florist and serve a this type of document if my buddy asked me to. One does not have to be a process server in order to serve documents in California.

Have you read the rules as to what happens when service fails? IF not, then you need to do so.

Agreed.

 

[Lotus81]

Thank you guys - I will try to get it done this week - those are great examples-

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-serving.htm

Above are the rules/laws in California for service.
It doesn't have to be a pro or a deputy.

It can't be you though or anyone connected with the case.

 

[adjusterjack]

Thank you guys - I will try to get it done this week - those are great examples-

You might need to hire a private investigator to watch the house and follow your defendant to wherever he can be conveniently served.

 

[Lotus81]

Thank you again for the helpful information hope you all have a great week