Now Serving in Ohio: Researching Service of Process

Service of process is the procedure by which one party to a lawsuit notifies another party about the commencement of legal action. Service of process falls into the broad category of Ohio civil procedure, and you can best start researching the topic in an Ohio-specific practice manual or treatise.

For example, Ohio Civil Rules Practice with Forms [available in print and on Lexis Advance] is a practice manual that devotes a chapter to service of process. In it, you can read about service upon individuals, as well as corporations, partnerships, and state entities. The chapter also covers service by certified mail, waiver of service, failure of service, time limits, and much more.

For additional suggestions on Ohio-specific practice materials and treatises to help you research service of process, have a look at our Civil Procedure Research Guide.