Asked in Contracts, Agricultural Law and Business Law for North Dakota

Q: I was notified via email that I am being sued. I haven't been served yet. Does the email count as being served?

This is a commercial contract litigation for food product deliver and wrongfully rejected after 2 months of delivery. Should I wait till I get served? The case is filed in North Dakota and I am in Canada. Please advise best course of action.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: There are certain ways that service must be made in North Dakota, outlined in North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5. Good luck!

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