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Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides that service on a defendant can be accomplished either through ?personal service? of a complaint and summons or mail service through a procedure called ?waiver of service of summons.?

To sue someone in Massachusetts, you have to file a complaint with the clerk of the court. A complaint is not a specific form. It is a document that contains a short statement of the facts showing your claim and why you are entitled to relief and a demand for judgment granting that relief.

An action in which attachment of property is sought may be commenced only by filing the complaint with the court, together with a motion for approval of the attachment. The motion shall be supported by affidavit or affidavits meeting the requirements set forth in subdivision (h) of this rule.

Rule 11(d) is based on prior Massachusetts practice. Its principle is simple: for the convenience of court, clerk, and other parties, any party undergoing change in representation bears the onus of bringing word of that change to all concerned; until such notification, anyone is entitled to rely on the previous record.

Trial Court Rules Rule 4: Appointment of counsel Unless the respondent is represented by counsel, the court shall appoint counsel pursuant to Supreme Judicial Court Rule (1)(f)(iii) before or upon the respondent's appearance before the court.

File a motion to vacate the judgement You must request this within 1 year unless it's based on not having received notice of the small claim. To make this request, ask the clerk's office to help you to file and schedule a Motion to Vacate Judgment form.