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HOW-TO GUIDES: Serving Civil Court Papers

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How to serve your civil court papers to the other party(ies) (Proof of Service)

When you file papers with the court in your civil suit, you are required in most cases to "serve" the papers on the other side as well. This 'Proof of Service' provides the other party(ies) formal notice of the paperwork you have filed.

See the California Court's website for more information on service of court papers.

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