PrincipleJURISDICTION — Jurisdictional Error — Failure to Serve Process Vitiates Proceedings
- Area of law
- JURISDICTION
- Court
- Supreme Court
Failure to serve process is a fundamental jurisdictional defect that renders proceedings a nullity. Such defect cannot be cured by subsequent steps or consent. The principle applies to civil procedure and jurisdiction. The rule emphasizes that proper service is essential to valid court proceedings.
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