Improper Service Default Judgment

Summary

Proper service of process is essential in Kansas for court jurisdiction. If a respondent is not served, a default judgment can be contested by filing a motion to set aside, providing evidence of improper service, and attending a court hearing.

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Kansas no summons or petition was served to the respondent, she did not wave service and made no appearance that could have the same effect as service
It sounds like you might be dealing with a situation where proper service of process was not completed. In Kansas, proper service of process is crucial for a court to have jurisdiction over a respondent. Here are a few key points:
- A respondent must be served with a summons and petition.
- If service is not completed, the court may not proceed with the case.
- The respondent must either be served personally, or service must be waived.
Would you like more information on how to ensure proper service of process in Kansas?
Without having received a copy of the summons or petition a default was entered in a default judgment entered against the respondent
It sounds like the respondent may need to file a motion to set aside the default judgment due to improper service. Here are some steps that could be taken in Kansas:
- File a motion to set aside the default judgment.
- Provide evidence that the summons and petition were not properly served.
- Attend a court hearing to argue the motion.
Would you like more details on how to file this motion?