Service Of Process Validity

Summary

Service of process in Florida and California can be valid even if not personally received, provided its left with a suitable person at your residence or workplace. If left with someone unknown at a non-workplace, it may not be valid. Consult a legal professional for guidance.

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And in California?
In California, service of process can also be valid even if you didn’t personally receive the paperwork. It can be left with a competent member of your household or someone authorized to accept it on your behalf.
To understand your situation better, was the paperwork left with someone else at your residence?
It was left with an employee that works there but I don’t know him
In Florida, service of process can be valid if it is left with someone of suitable age and discretion at your workplace or place of business. Since the paperwork was left with an employee at your workplace, it may be considered valid.
Do you need assistance with how to respond to the served paperwork?
I don’t work there he works there
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Thanks for clarifying. In Florida, if the paperwork was left at a place where you don't work and with someone you don't know, it may not be considered valid service. It’s best to check with a legal professional to understand how to proceed.
Would you like more detailed guidance on this matter?
And in California?
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In California, for service of process to be valid, it typically needs to be left with a competent member of your household or someone authorized to accept it on your behalf. If it was left with someone you don't know at a place where you don't work, it may not be considered valid.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to proceed with this matter?