A summons may be served by mailing it.

• A. Only for corporations
• B. True
• C. Only if no other method is available
• D. False

Answer: (B)

A summons can be served by mailing it when the governing rules or statutes authorize service by mail. In practice, this often happens through a waiver process: the plaintiff mails the summons and complaint to the defendant with a request to sign and return a waiver. If the defendant signs and returns it, service is complete; if not, the plaintiff must use other permitted methods of service. This approach helps ensure the defendant actually receives notice without requiring immediate personal hand delivery. It isn’t limited to corporations, nor is it only available when no other method exists, which is why the statement is true.