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Originally posted by notjoe
I'm suing the guy who did some body work on my car but did a shit job...
I went to personally serve him today and i caught him as he was driving away, so he stopped and asked me what was up... i said not too much then got out of my car and walked over to him and said i had something for him.. i placed the papers on his arm (his elbow was out the window) and he started to read the shit then pushed them out the window and drove off.
I called the courts and they agree that i've served him but i wouldnt mind doing it a second time but this time adding some humor to it 
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I do not think courts allow you the plaintiff to serve process yourself unless done by an alternative method usually granted under an order by the court. You usually have to have a independant third party serve the papers and file an affidavitt of service. Read your local court rules some states allow service by certified mail return receipt requested with restricted delivery noted. The best way which I use is to let the sheriff serve the papers, since they usually do it in uniform and it is a wake up call.
Also make sure you are suing the right person. If it is incorporated you need to sue the business not the person and serve their registered agent which is on file with the secretary of state.
P.S. This is not legal advice!! You should always seek legal counsel. That is my advice!