2 USC 384 - Service and filing of papers other than notice of contest

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§ 384.

Service and filing of papers other than notice of contest

(a)

Modes of service

Except for the notice of contest, every paper required to be served shall be served upon the attorney representing the party, or, if he is not represented by an attorney, upon the party himself. Service upon the attorney or upon a party shall be made:

(1)

by delivering a copy to him personally;

(2)

by leaving it at his principal office with some person then in charge thereof; or if the office is closed or the person to be served has no office, leaving it at his dwelling house or usual place of abode with a person of discretion not less than sixteen years of age then residing therein; or

(3)

by mailing it addressed to the person to be served at his residence or principal office. Service by mail is complete upon mailing.

(b)

Filing of papers with clerk

(c)

Proof of service

(Pub. L. 91–138, § 5, Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 286.)

cite as: 2 USC 384