When a plaintiff files a suit against a defendant, plaintiff:
A) must publish a notice of the suit in the legal advertisement section of the local newspaper
B) must give notice to the defendant by service of process
C) must give notice to the defendant by posting notice of the suit with the clerk of the court
D) has no duty to notify defendant since we have a duty to know what legal actions may be pending against us
E) none of the other choices are correct

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The plaintiff must give notice to the defendant by service of process, which means physically delivering the lawsuit documents to the defendant or their designated agent. This is required to ensure the defendant has adequate notice of the legal action against them and an opportunity to defend themselves in court. Notice by publication or posting is generally insufficient to meet due process requirements.

When a Plaintiff Files a Suit Against a Defendant, Plaintiff