D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-A3814

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 26-A3814 - SERVICE OF PLEADINGS

3814.1

Written motions and all other pleadings shall be served on all parties.

3814.2

When filed, all pleadings shall be accompanied by proof of service upon all parties. Proof of service of any pleading shall be by certificate of service, affidavit or affirmation regarding delivery, or acknowledgement of receipt.

3814.3

Service of pleadings shall be made by one of the following methods:

(a) United States mail, with first-class postage prepaid;

(b) By personal delivery; or

(c) By leaving it at the party's place of business with a person in charge or an employee or, if the place of business is closed or the party has no place of business, by leaving it at the party's usual place of residence with a person of suitable age and discretion who is at least sixteen (16) years of age or older residing there.

3814.4

Service by mail is complete upon mailing.

3814.5

Service on a general partner shall be valid service on the partnership.

3814.6

Service on an officer or director or registered agent of a corporation or association shall be valid service on that corporation or association.

3814.7

When any party is represented in a specific proceeding by an attorney, service of all pleadings in that proceeding shall be made upon the attorney and that service shall be considered service upon that party or those parties.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-A3814

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 6433(August 8, 2003)