Why do sometimes people have to wear disguises to serve court papers in person whereas most other important documents are just emailed or mailed
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Depending on the local court rules, you may have to personally serve an individual. Personal service is important because it lets the person know with some certainty that there is an action against them. It makes it fair to the person being sued.
An email or letter in the mail may not be sufficient. There is no guarantee that a person will receive the non-personal form of service. It is possible to apply to the court to allow ordinary or alternative service, but court applications take time and money. The court also won’t grant alternative service unless they are satisfied that you attempted personal service. It is often quicker and cheaper to make a good attempt at personal service first.
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