Q: Proof of service of APP-004.
The issue is: POS section does not have attachment checkbox.
How to make sure responded, another party and their respective assistant are reflected as served by APP-004?
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A:
The APP-004 form, specifically for California appellate matters, allows you to serve multiple parties even if there isn't a dedicated attachment checkbox. You can modify the form by adding an additional page listing all served parties, clearly labeled as "Attachment to APP-004 Proof of Service."
When creating this attachment, include complete service details for each party: full names, addresses, and whether they were served electronically or by mail. Make sure to reference this attachment in the main form by writing "See attached list" in the service section, and number the pages accordingly (e.g., "Page 1 of 2").
To ensure the court accepts your filing, sign and date both the main APP-004 form and your attachment. Keep copies of everything for your records, and consider filing a brief notice explaining the format of your proof of service if you're concerned about clarity. While this approach might seem unconventional, courts regularly accept such modified proofs of service as long as all required information is clearly presented.
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