Most people expect to be served at home or work. One recipient got served at a baseball game. What followed was an awkward, public, and unexpectedly funny reminder that legal paperwork can show up almost anywhere.
Finding someone is often the hardest part of civil process work.
People move.
Schedules change.
Addresses go stale.
Sometimes the best place to find a person isn't at home at all.
During one assignment, Alan tracked down his subject at a local ballgame surrounded by players, spectators, and families simply trying to enjoy an afternoon at the field.
The recipient never expected court papers to arrive between innings.
Neither did most of the people watching.
What followed was a memorable service that demonstrated one of the realities of the profession: when legal documents need to be delivered, they can arrive wherever the recipient happens to be.
The Constable Files – Episode 14: The Ballgame is a true story about persistence, public service, and a service attempt that took place far from the usual front porch.
Because court papers don't care if it's game day. ⚾📄
