process server

process server
n.
A person who is legally authorized to deliver process documents to a defendant, such as a sheriff. See also service of process

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


process server
A person who delivers papers informing another person or business of a pending lawsuit or requirement to appear in court. (See also: process, service of process)
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Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.


process server
A person authorized by law to deliver papers, typically the complaint, to the defendant.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


process server
A person authorized by law to deliver papers, typically the complaint, to the defendant.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

process server
n.
   a person who serves (delivers) legal papers in lawsuits, either as a profession or as a government official, such as a deputy sheriff, marshal or constable.
   See also: service of process

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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