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 an appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party (such as a defendant), 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 the court, body, or other tribunal.

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