Question

Gene is a resident of Texas and has never been to Virginia. Helen wants to sue Gene in a Virginia state court regarding a breach of contract matter. What is the most obvious method for serving Gene?

Answer 1

The options are:

The Virginia police arrest Gene in Texas and take him to Virginia.

HThe Virginia police arrest Gene in Texas and take him to Virginia.

Helen could disguise her voice and phone Gene, telling him he has won $10,000 and must pick up the money in Richmond, Virginia, then have him served in Richmond.

Helen could have Gene served with a summons while he is driving through Tennessee.

Helen can have Gene served with a summons in Texas and he must appear in Virginia court.

Helen could disguise her voice and phone Gene, telling him he has won $10,000 and must pick up the money in Richmond, Virginia, then have him served in Richmond.

Helen could have Gene served with a summons while he is driving through Tennessee.

Helen can have Gene served with a summons in Texas and he must appear in Virginia court.

Answer:

Helen could disguise her voice and phone Gene, telling him he has won $10,000 and must pick up the money in Richmond, Virginia, then have him served in Richmond.

Explanation:

Since Gene is suing Gene in a Virginia State court, Gene must be served in Virginia where the court has jurisdiction. If the case was on Federal Court he could have been served in any state.

Helen has to convince Gene to come to Virginia. She can do this by calling him and saying he has won some money in Richmond, Virginia. When he is in Virginia he can now be served.