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Service of process on a public, municipal, quasi-municipal, or governmental corporation, unincorporated board, or public body may be made by serving a summons and a copy of the complaint on: (1) the chairperson of the board of commissioners or the county clerk of a county; (2) the mayor, the city clerk, or the city ...

In some situations where the process server truly failed to serve you the court papers properly, the court cannot pass a judgment against you because it has no personal jurisdiction over you. Thus, they will postpone the case to another court date where the process server will attempt to serve you again.

The summons and complaint can be served by sending them by certified mail with restricted delivery and return receipt. A ?green card? (PS Form 3811) will be mailed to the plaintiff, to show proof of service. The ?green card? or a copy, must be filed with the Court. Service of Summons.

Individuals See MCR 2.105(A) Process may be served on a resident or nonresident individual by: (1) delivering a summons and a copy of the complaint to the defendant personally, or (2) sending a summons and a copy of the complaint by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and delivery restricted to the ...

Filing takes place in the circuit court for the county where the incident occurred or in the circuit court for the county where the defendant lives. To start a civil action, a summons and complaint must be filed, filing fees must be paid, and all of the parties must be served with notice of the complaint.

Fill out form MC 03 (Answer, Civil) on the website or get a paper copy from the court to fill out. Write in the court number, case number, the court address, the court telephone number, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the plaintiff and the defendant exactly as they are on your court papers.