What constitutes effective service on a party represented by an attorney in limited scope?

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What constitutes effective service on a party represented by an attorney in limited scope?

When a party has an attorney of record who has appeared in the case, that attorney acts as the party’s agent for receiving service. Service on the attorney is considered service on the party for all matters in the action, not just a narrow issue, because the attorney is authorized to receive notices and pleadings on the client’s behalf. This ensures the client receives proper notice and the case can proceed without needing multiple rounds of direct service. Direct service on the client is not required once counsel has appeared, and service on a court clerk or a relative does not meet the rules for service of process. The only option that aligns with proper notice in this situation is service on the attorney.

When a party has an attorney of record who has appeared in the case, that attorney acts as the party’s agent for receiving service. Service on the attorney is considered service on the party for all matters in the action, not just a narrow issue, because the attorney is authorized to receive notices and pleadings on the client’s behalf. This ensures the client receives proper notice and the case can proceed without needing multiple rounds of direct service.

Direct service on the client is not required once counsel has appeared, and service on a court clerk or a relative does not meet the rules for service of process. The only option that aligns with proper notice in this situation is service on the attorney.

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