Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Service of Process — Non-Service Renders Proceedings Nullity and Confers Jurisdiction on Trial Court to Set Aside

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Non-service of process renders proceedings a nullity. The principle applies to civil procedure. The trial court has jurisdiction to set aside its own nullity. The rule protects the right to be heard. The affected party may apply to set aside. The principle is fundamental.

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