Berry sues Jerry. However, the complaint has been sent to a wrong address by a negligent postman. Jerry does not appear in court and the judge enters a judgment in favor of Berry. Jerry may appeal because of insufficient _____ .
Aservice of process正確答案
Bservice of delivery
Csubmission
Dsubpoena
答案與詳解
A
正確答案
訴訟文書送達錯誤地址,被告未收到通知即被缺席判決,可以「送達不合法」(insufficient service of process) 為由上訴。
逐選項解析
Aservice of process✓ 正確
Bservice of delivery✕ 易錯陷阱
service of delivery 並非法律專有名詞,是憑直覺拼湊的錯誤用語。考生看到 delivery (遞送) 容易誤選,但法律英文送達訴訟文書一律用 service of process。