Which of the following methods of service of process complies with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when serving a defendant in the United States?
Sending the complaint and summons to the defendant's personal email address without court authorization.
Leaving the summons and complaint at the defendant’s workplace with their secretary at the reception desk.
Delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant’s usual place of domicile, leaving it with a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there.
Posting the summons and complaint on the front door of the defendant's home and taking a photograph of it for documentation.
Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(e) governs service of process on individuals within the United States. It allows for service by personal delivery, leaving a copy at the individual's dwelling or usual place of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides there, or delivering it to an authorized agent of the defendant. Service by email is not authorized unless a court specifically permits it, and leaving documents at a workplace is improper. Additionally, service methods must comply with constitutional due process requirements of notice and opportunity to respond.
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