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In that event, service is proper if a qualified person (1) delivers the summons and pleading personally to the person being served, or (2) leaves a copy of the documents at the defendant's/respondent's ?usual place of abode? by delivering them to a person of suitable age who lives at the residence.

Unless Rule 4.1(c), (e), (f), or (g) applies, an individual may be served by: (1) delivering a copy of the summons and the pleading being served to that individual personally; (2) leaving a copy of each at that individual's dwelling or usual place of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides there; ...

Unless excused from doing so by the party or attorney serving a subpoena, by a court order, or by any other provision of this Rule 45, a person who is properly served with a subpoena must attend and testify at the date, time, and place specified in the subpoena.

The defendant must file a written answer within 20 days of service and mail it to the plaintiff. The defendant will be required to pay a filing fee when filing an answer. If the defendant cannot afford the filing fee, the defendant can ask the clerk for a fee waiver/deferral application.

A subpoena may be served anywhere within the state. Proof of service when necessary shall be made by filing with the clerk of the court of the county in which the case is pending a statement of the date and manner of service and of the names of the persons served, certified by the person who made service.

A paper filed in court notifying the court and the other people involved, that a person (or their lawyer ) is participating in the case .