Can court papers be served to any adult staying at the house?
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Can court papers be served to any adult staying at the house?
I have a judgement against a person who rents out her house as a vacation rental. I think she is living with her boyfriend and I can’t find that address. Since she owns the house and I know when people are staying there, could I have the papers served to them instead of her?
Asked on October 9, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Colorado
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country there is a process that if a person designated to be served with court papers cannot be personally served with them an adult residing in the same household can be served with the papers on behalf of the other person intended to be (called sub-service) and when done the papers are then mailed as well to the person residing at the location to perfect the process.
I suggest that you consult with a registered process service to get the service done for you of the legal paper work that you are writing about.
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