This form is a general affidavit. Affiant maintains that his/her statements are made upon affirmation of belief and personal knowledge that certain facts and matters set forth in the document are correct and true.
Affidavit Letter Template With Proof Of Service In Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
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US-00407
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Please make at least three attempts prior to the serve by date. Sub-serve to anyone affiliated with the address that knows the subject. Example, you go to the service address and the subject's landlord answers the door.
A Simple Answer to “What Happens if a Process Server Can't Serve You?” The simple answer to your question is that the court continues without you. Evidence is brought forth without a rebuttal or defense from you and a judgment is issued.
You cannot personally serve the other party. A competent person over the age of 18, who is not a party on the case, or a family member; can serve the other party for you. This person could be a friend, sheriff, constable, etc. You can also serve them via mail or serve their attorney.
How to write an affidavit. Title. This is either your name (“Affidavit of Jane Doe”) or the specific case information. Statement of identity. The next paragraph tells the court about yourself. Statement of truth. Statement of facts. Closing statement of truth. Sign and notarize.
Regarding how to serve court documents, you can serve papers via personal service, substituted service, or service by certified mail. Personal service is the most common method where a server hands the papers in person to the party being served. It is also called in-person service or personal delivery.
In Pennsylvania, formal licensing is not required to become a process server. Instead, the law allows for the service of the original process by both sheriff's deputies and competent adults, especially within Philadelphia County, under the PA RCP Rule 400.1.
An affidavit is a statement of facts. Therefore, you should include all the facts that are relevant in your proceeding. Importantly, your affidavit should support the orders you have asked the Court to make in your application or response. The length of your affidavit will depend on the complexity of your matter.
—A proof of service shall contain a statement of the date and manner of service and of the names of the persons served. Under 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 (unsworn falsification to authorities) a knowingly false proof of service constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree.
If substituted or nail and mail service were used, the affidavit of service must be filed with the County Clerk within 20 days of the date of service.
