On which days can process be served?

On which days can process be served?

• A. Only weekdays
• B. Only Sunday
• C. Any day
• D. Any day but Sunday

Answer: (D)

The concept tested is when service of process may be carried out. In many jurisdictions, service can be effected on any day of the week, with Sundays excluded because offices and courts are typically closed that day. This means you can serve on Saturdays and on weekdays, but not on Sunday. That’s why the option stating “any day but Sunday” best reflects the rule: all days are allowed except Sunday. The other options would improperly restrict or expand the allowed days (for example, limiting to weekdays ignores Saturday; restricting to Sunday only is the opposite of the rule; and “any day” would include Sunday, which is typically not allowed).

The concept tested is when service of process may be carried out. In many jurisdictions, service can be effected on any day of the week, with Sundays excluded because offices and courts are typically closed that day. This means you can serve on Saturdays and on weekdays, but not on Sunday. That’s why the option stating “any day but Sunday” best reflects the rule: all days are allowed except Sunday. The other options would improperly restrict or expand the allowed days (for example, limiting to weekdays ignores Saturday; restricting to Sunday only is the opposite of the rule; and “any day” would include Sunday, which is typically not allowed).