[WSBARP] How many personal service attempts before obtaining Order to serve by publication

[Jeff Davis]

Listmates:

 

Process server tried to personally serve a defendant at his home with a
foreclosure action.  Defendant refused to answer the door, called the
Sheriff, and operated the chambering mechanism of a shotgun.

 

I have dealt with this person in the past and he will not open the door for
even the Sheriff.   However, this is the first time he resorted to gun play.


 

I used to ask my server to make five attempts on different days at different
times before seeking an order to serve by publication or mail.  In this
instance, do I need to wait any further, or should I ask the Sheriff to
attempt service, with, of course warning, them about this guy's new
attitude.

 

Jeff Davis

 

W. Jeff Davis, Esq.

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