What is the type of service involving delivering documents personally to the defendant?

• A. Substituted service
• B. Notice of Appearance
• C. Personal Service
• D. Return Date

Answer: (C)

Delivering documents personally to the defendant is personal service. It’s the direct, in‑person method of giving the summons and complaint to the person to be served, or to someone at the defendant’s home or place of business who is of suitable age and discretion, or to an authorized agent. This form of service starts the clock for the defendant to respond. If personal delivery isn’t possible, substituted service may be used, which involves leaving the documents with someone else and mailing a copy. A Notice of Appearance is a document a defendant files to indicate they are appearing in the case, not a method of service, and a Return Date is simply the date the case is set to come back in court, as stated on the summons.