A further point of serving summons - the original requirement was it ahd to be served on the party. This originated by being tapped on the shoulder. Over time, this changed and summons could get served on anyone. the law also needs to provide for the avoidance of receiving documents, hence the thinking that a paper must be signed for is incorrect. A party that shows every effort was made to notify the other party has done their part and the matter can continue. This is logical as other wise a person could be on the run at all times.
With direct reference to garnish orders, if the employer is preventing the service, they are not helping the employee. The extra costs will just be added on to the employee's account.
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