Full question:
IF YOU ARE PRESENTED BY A MAIL CARRIER WITH A REGISTERED LETTER, ARE YOU ALLOWED BY LAW TO REFUSE TO SIGN IT AND ASK HIM TO SEND IT BACK?
- Category: Civil Actions
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
A person may refuse delivery of a registered letter. However, if the letter contains legal papers, you cannot deny personal service of process if you intentionally prevent delivery. In such cases, you are considered to have been served, even if you refuse to accept it.
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