Legal Definitions - actual service

Definition: Actual service refers to the delivery of a notice or legal process to the person it is intended for. It can also refer to a service that is performed by an individual, using their personal skills or effort.

Example 1: When a court summons is delivered to a defendant in person, it is considered actual service.

Example 2: A hairdresser providing a haircut is an example of personal service, as it involves the manual personal effort of an individual.

These examples illustrate the two different meanings of actual service. In the first example, actual service refers to the delivery of legal documents. In the second example, it refers to a type of economic service that is performed by an individual using their personal skills or effort.