nonservice

Definition of "nonservice"
  1. The situation where a summons or warrant has been issued but not delivered
How to use "nonservice" in a sentence
  1. The absence of the defendant from the state results in nonservice of the court summons.
  2. Failure to deliver the warrant due to an incorrect address resulted in nonservice.
  3. Nonservice can complicate legal proceedings as it delays the defendant's response.

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