First recorded in 1605–15
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And in late May, after months of failed attempts, a process server delivered court papers to Shaquille O’Neal, the retired basketball star, who was sued for promoting FTX, according to legal filings.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023
“I understand that the process server had only done her job; however, I deeply regret what happened,” Sudeikis added, according to the Daily Mail.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2022
The “Ted Lasso” star hired a process server, who placed a manila envelope on the stage during her presentation, The Post reported.
From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2022
“Hold on a second, I have a process server at my front door about to serve me in the latest lawsuit,” Stone said on “Tomorrow’s News Today with Joe Hoft & Kell Brazil.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021
We saw the process server leave the ranks of the police and walk down to a wretched little cabin and return in a few moments.
From The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland by McDougall, Margaret Moran Dixon
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