Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, service of process ensures a defendant receives proper notice of a lawsuit. Service by personal delivery, leaving documents at the defendant’s dwelling with someone of suitable age and discretion, or using the rules of the state where service is made are authorized methods. Service by email is generally insufficient unless explicitly authorized by a court order due to its deviation from traditional service requirements.
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