Before a court can exercise jurisdiction over a defendant, the court must have proof that the defendant was properly notified of the lawsuit.Delivering the summons and complaint to the defendant is referred to as:

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Service of process is the procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party, court, or administrative body in an effort to exercise jurisdiction over that person so as to enable that person to respond to the proceeding.

Before a Court Can Exercise Jurisdiction Over a Defendant, the Court