maryv Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 What would happen if someone is trying to serve you and you act like you're not home by having all the lights off and never answer the door? Can they get a default judgement against you if they were never able to serve you? Just curious.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascar Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 What would happen if someone is trying to serve you and you act like you're not home by having all the lights off and never answer the door? Can they get a default judgement against you if they were never able to serve you? Just curious.Thanks.Depending upon where you live, there are many other ways to accomplish service besides personally handing to you. You really will be better off in the long run dealing with whatever it is you're being sued for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryv Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Thanks for responding. I live in the State of Illinois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohnstud4200 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Like nascar says, there are other ways. One is taping the notice to your door (if allowed by the state) and another is after X amount of unsuccessful services attempts they can simply mail it first class. Oh yeah, and another states allows the service to be done through the local new paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHateCAs Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Plus, what if it's Ed McMahon with one of those giant checks? You don't want to miss out on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin3344 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 You can read the Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure (RCP) here:http://www.serve-now.com/resources/process-serving-laws/Illinois/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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