Question 1
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To be a certified process server in Georgia, one must be no less than _____ years of age.
Question 2
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In addition to the age requirement, two additional requirements to be certified are
_______ and having taken the ________ hour pre-certification training.
Answer
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US Citizen-12
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Passport-5
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US Citizen-6
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Passport-15
Question 3
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Once certified to serve process, a process server’s certification may be revoked only by
(whom) _________ for (what)___________ ?
Question 4
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Certification of a process server is issued by _____________.
Answer
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Sheriff (Any County)
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County Judge
Question 5
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To be eligible for renewal of certification a certified process server must show evidence of having taken a ______ total of hours of training during each of the preceding three (3) calendar years.
Question 6
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A certified process server can be fined up to $1000, and/or imprisoned for not less than 1 to no more than 5 years if they impersonate a __________________.
Answer
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law enforcer
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peace officer
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firefighter
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delivery man
Question 7
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Before serving in any county, a certified process server must first notify ________.
Question 8
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A certified process server’s credentials are issued by __________.
Question 9
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When is the only time a certified process server may withdraw his or her certification?
Answer
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In lieu of letting it lapse
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when they are preparing to move
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when they retire
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when they are doing re-education
Question 10
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The qualifications to receive an appointment as a certified process server in Georgia include a
surety bond in the amount of $ ________________.
Question 11
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A certified process server arrested for an alleged felony must immediately notify
______________________.
Answer
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Certifying Sheriff
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Magistrate Judge
Question 12
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A certified process server shall perform services in a manner consistent with legal and ethical
standards. With that said, it is the duty of a certified process server to report to the client the
_________ facts determined as a result of the work and effort expended, whether they are
_______________ or ________________ to the client
Question 13
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A certified process server should never engage in discussions with a defendant regarding the
action being served, however, there is one exception, when? __________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Question 14
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Process servers who may serve in counties in which the sheriffs prohibit service by certified
process servers hold the title of or process server.
Answer
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special/permanent
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permanent/special
Question 15
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The failure of a process server to file the proof of service within 5 business days results in
________________.
Question 16
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How long and when may a process server enter gated or secured communities? For a
_______________ period of time during __________________ hours.
Answer
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reasonable/reasonable
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limited/reasonable
Question 17
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When a registered agent of a domestic corporation fails to make himself available for service
of process, one may perfect service by serving whom?:
Answer
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President
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Other Officer
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Managing Agent
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All of the above
Question 18
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When a corporation incorporated in Georgia has no existing office, and no person authorized
by law to accept service may be found, process may be served upon __________________________
_______________________________________.
Question 19
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Service of a summons and complaint by a private process server is governed by O.C.G.A.§ ____________.
.
Question 20
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Service of process on a minor is perfected by handing the summons and complaint to the
____________________and ___________________________.
Answer
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minor
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guardian
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cognitive party
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a and b
Question 21
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If you are to serve process on a 15 year old married minor and you are not able to serve
personally, another method would be to serve it on the minor’s ___________________?
Question 22
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Filing of the affidavit of service of a summons and complaint is the responsibility of _______________.
Answer
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process server
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attorney
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judge
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sheriff
Question 23
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“Suitable age and discretion” is a term that applies to _____________________."
Question 24
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The only requirement to receive a special appointment by a court to serve a Georgia summons
and complaint is________________ . What are two requirements for a permanent appointment?
______________________ and ___________________.
Answer
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US Citizenship - not a party/over the age of 18
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US Citizenship - party/over the age of 18
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US Citizenship - peace officer/ over the age of 18
Question 25
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A complaint for service, in order to be valid, must also have this document.
Answer
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affidavit
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proof
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summons
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subpoena
Question 26
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A complaint that is not accompanied by a summons and is served is (Valid or
Not Valid)
Question 27
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One not appointed to serve statements of claims issued by a Magistrate Court may serve such
claims if appointed to serve process out of the _______________ Court of the same county.
Answer
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superior
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magistrate
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circuit county
Question 28
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A “Statement of Claim” is issued by which court?________________________.
Answer
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superior
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magistrate
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judicial
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civil
Question 29
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Service of a Summons and Garnishment on a Corporation should be made in the same manner
and methods as what statute? ___________________________
Question 30
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Within how many business days must the defendant’s copy of the summons of garnishment be
sent by the plaintiff, once service has been made on the garnishee? _______________
Question 31
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When serving a dispossessory summons by posting on the door, how soon does a copy of the
summons and affidavit need to be mailed __________________
Answer
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same day
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within 3 business days
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within 5 business days
Question 32
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If you are unable to obtain service of a dispossessory summons, either personally or by finding
someone of suitable age residing on the premises, what is the service method to be used?
Answer
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posting a copy of the summons and the affidavit on the door of the premises and, on the same day of such posting by enclosing, directing, stamping, and mailing by first-class mail a copy of the summons and the affidavit to the defendant at his last known address
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No that's it.
Question 33
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Service of a dispossessory summons may:
Answer
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a. be served by the sheriff, or his/her deputy, or a lawful constable in the county where
the land is located;
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b. be served by any person over the age of 18 years, who is a U.S. citizen and who has no
interest in the subject property;
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c. be served by a private process server, but only if specially or permanently appointed
by the court to do so;
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both a and b;
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both a and c.
Question 34
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Service upon a foreign corporation transacting business in Georgia and who does not have a
registered agent who cannot with reasonable diligence be served, is made by doing what two
procedures? ___________________ mail, addressed to the _______________ of the Foreign
Corporation at the corporation’s __________________ office and thereafter serving a copy of the
pleadings on ___________________________________________.
Answer
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1. certified, 2. CEO, CFO, Corporate Secretary, 3. Principal, 4. Georgia Secretary of State
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This
Question 35
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May service of a Summons and Complaint filed in a Georgia Court be effected on Sundays and religious holidays? ___________
Question 36
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In addition to being served a deposition subpoena at a person’s residence, the person may be
required to attend a deposition in the county where they are __________________.
Question 37
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A deposition subpoena served at a place which is more than 30 miles from the county seat of
where the witness resides, is employed, or transacts business is _________________? (Valid or Not
Valid)
Question 38
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A witness subpoena must have which
Question 39
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A witness subpoena must be served within a reasonable time but not less than ______ hours
prior to the time, the appearance is required.
Question 40
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Is the witness subpoena valid/effective if it is served less than 24 hours prior to the appearance
time, because the witness was intentionally avoiding service? _____________
_______________________________
Question 41
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Where may a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness at a hearing or trial be served?
Answer
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Within state lines.
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Outside of state lines.
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Within County Lines
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Outside County Lines
Question 42
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Who may serve a subpoena?
Answer
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Anyone 16+
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Anyone 18+
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Anyone 21+
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Process Servers.
Question 43
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When may a subpoena be served by substituted service?
Question 44
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When are appropriate witness fees not required to accompany a subpoena?
Answer
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in the county
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out of state
Question 45
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The statutory witness fee in Georgia is $ _____.
Question 46
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Mileage expenses that accompany a witness fee in Georgia are __________ cents per mile.
Question 47
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When may a witness residing outside the state lawfully be served with civil process while in
Georgia in obedience to a subpoena directing him/her to attend and testify in Georgia?
__________________________________
Answer
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As soon as possible.
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Wednesdays
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Never
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During Business Days
Question 48
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May a person passing through Georgia while going to another state in obedience to process
requiring him/her to testify in that state be served with civil process?
Answer
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Yes
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No
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Depends on the case.
Question 49
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May a deposition subpoena issued by a court in another state, relating to a matter being
litigated in that other state, and which is served on a person in Georgia, be enforced by a Georgia
Court?
Question 50
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Deposition subpoenas issued in other states may be served in Georgia if served pursuant to
which law:
Question 51
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May deposition subpoenas be served by first-class mail?
Question 52
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A defendant who has knowledge of the complaint and files an answer does not eliminate the
necessity of ___________________ service of the summons and complaint.
Answer
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proper
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secure
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timely
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direct
Question 53
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Where the statute of limitations has expired between the date of filing the complaint and the
date of service, one must act reasonably and with ______ ____________ to insure that proper
service is made as quickly as possible.
Answer
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due diligence
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fast acknowledgment
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careful discernment
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proper papers
Question 54
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A process server’s affidavit that presumes proper service may be defeated by a defendant who
presents evidence of improper service which is ____________ and ____________ and the
______________of which the nature of the case will admit.
Answer
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clear/convincing/strongest
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clear/convincing/reasonable
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direct/detailed/strongest
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detailed/clear/reasonable
Question 55
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A resident of the defendant’s dwelling or principal place of abode, who is of suitable age and
discretion has a duty to accept and submit to service on behalf of the defendant if they are
_________________of the process server’s purpose.
Answer
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aware
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weary
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convinced
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informed
Question 56
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The complaint, to be effective, must be accompanied by a _____________ that has been
___________ by the court clerk.
Answer
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summons/issued
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subpoena/delivered
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affidavit/signed
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service documents/mailed
Question 57
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A subject is obliged by law to accept service if he/she informed by the process server as to the
nature of the papers and is within ____________________ of the process server.
Answer
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speaking distance
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reach
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driving range
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6ft.
Question 58
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When is a process server required to engage in “due diligence”?
Answer
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once the statute of limitations is expired
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when the residency of the defendant can't be verified.
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when skip tracing is needed
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after 4 attempts
Question 59
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Acting in a reasonable and diligent manner to insure service is perfected as quickly as possible
is the definition of _____________________.
Answer
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diligence
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proper service
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completion
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overperformance
Question 60
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A process server’s affidavit of service may only be rebutted by evidence that is __________________.
Answer
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strongest of which the nature of the case might permit.
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proves the affidavit was faulty.
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effective at demonstrating the absence of the defendant
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in compliance with the presiding judge of the active county.
Question 61
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The most important factor in the face of a defendant’s denial of service is
_______________________________________________________________
Answer
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detailed notes
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specific dates
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notes of service
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signatures in affidavit
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all of the above
Question 62
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The efforts the process server must make when confronted with knowledge that there may be
a problem with service is referred to ________________ .
Question 63
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Certification allows a process server to serve a summons and complaint even if not a
disinterested person. True or False?
Question 64
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66. Under what circumstances may a defendant who is aware of the process server’s purpose
refuse to accept service? ____________________
Answer
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Any
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None
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Family emergency
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Bankruptcy
Question 65
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67. The “renewal statute”, § O.C.G.A. 9-2-61, will allow a plaintiff to _________________ a
complaint that has been filed within the statute of limitations and properly ____________; and re-file
the complaint either within the original period of limitations or within _______ months after the
dismissal, whichever is later.
Answer
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dismiss/serve/6
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renew/file/3
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dismiss/serve/3
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file/serve/6
Question 66
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A process server who is ordered to leave the property, who is lawfully engaged in serving
process on a property owner, should ______________ service, then___________ the property.
Answer
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perfect/leave
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leave/notify
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cancel/report
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perfect/report
Question 67
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A process server, who is lawfully engaged in serving process who encounters a “No
Trespassing” sign may _________________ enter the property, and should _______________
immediately after perfecting service.
Answer
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lawfully/leave
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cautiously/document
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quickly/leave
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lawfully/document
Question 68
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To determine if you have a correct address while you are lawfully engaged in serving process, a
neighbor observes you looking into the subject’s mailbox and calls the police. What are the
consequences?
____________________________________________________________________________
Question 69
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71. When attempting to serve process and the subject is not home, when is it lawful to leave a note
inside the subject’s mailbox?
___________________________________________________________
Answer
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Never
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with a post-it
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with a stamp
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with a detailed letter