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==Service==

Each jurisdiction has rules regarding the means of service of process. In some cases the law may require the [[summons]] to be served upon the person personally, or upon the person of someone of suitable age and discretion at the person's abode or place of business or employment. In some cases service of process may be effected through the mail as in some [[small claims court]] procedures. OftenIn theexceptional courtcases, orother proceduralforms rulesof allowservice formay thebe serviceauthorized ofby processprocedural byrules or court order, orincluding service by publication when an individual cannot be located in a particular jurisdiction.

Proper service of process initially establishes [[personal jurisdiction]] of the court over the person served. If the defendant ignores further pleadings or fails to participate in the proceedings, then the court or administrative body may find the defendant in [[default (law)|default]] and award relief to the claimant, petitioner or plaintiff.