Can a minor be served papers intended for his parents?
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Can a minor be served papers intended for his parents?
Asked on October 10, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country in order for sub-service of legal process to be effective the person who receives the legal papers on behalf of another person in his or her household needs to be an adult. Meaning, the person sub-served must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
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