Personal Service
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Service of process on one by actual delivery thereof to him, as distinguished from substituted service at his residence or constructive service by publication.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The delivery of a writ to the person therein named in person. Leaving a' copy at his place of abode is not personal service; Moyer v. Cook, 12
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Personal service of a writ or notice is made by delivering it to the person named, in person, or handing him a copy and informing him of the nafure and terms of the original. Leaving a copy at his place of abode is not personui service, Moyer v. Cook, 12 Wis. 336.
Defined under Service in Black's Law Dictionary.