Asked by habibatou diallo on Jul 02, 2024

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If a defendant is a corporation:

A) No service of process is required.
B) Only the president of a corporation can be served.
C) Only the agent of the corporation can be served.
D) Generally either the president of the corporation or an agent can be served.
E) The corporation does not have to receive service.

Corporation

A legal entity created under state law, considered distinct from its owners, that can own property, incur debt, sue and be sued.

Service of Process

The procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives an appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party, court, or administrative body.

President

The elected head of a Republican state or the chief executive officer of a company or organization.

  • Determine the sequence of actions necessary to inform a defendant about a lawsuit.
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Fikir Zemerga5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Generally, for a corporation, service of process can be made either to the president of the corporation or an agent designated for such purposes. This ensures that the corporation is properly notified of legal actions against it.