Type:
Common FAQ
Answer:
Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure sets the rules for serving documents other than the original complaint. If the party you served has a lawyer, then you MUST serve that party's lawyer. If the other party does not have a lawyer, you must serve the party. Rule 5 sets forth the various acceptable methods of service. Also reference Chapter 8 of the Handbook for Self-Represented Litigants.