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The defendant in a lawsuit must be served (delivered) a summons or citation (an order from the court to appear and answer the lawsuit) and a copy of the lawsuit (1) to provide due process (fairness) by giving the defendant notice of the lawsuit and the opportunity to appear in court and defend the lawsuit; and (2) to give the court personal jurisdiction (authority) over the defendant.

In Nevada, as in all states, the legal process requires that a defendant in a lawsuit be properly served with a summons and a copy of the complaint initiating the lawsuit. This is to ensure due process, which is a constitutional guarantee of fair treatment through the judicial system. Serving these documents notifies the defendant of the legal action being taken against them and provides them with the opportunity to respond and defend themselves in court. Additionally, proper service of process is necessary for the court to establish personal jurisdiction over the defendant, which is the court's authority to make decisions regarding the individual. In Nevada, the rules for service of process are outlined in the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP). These rules specify who may serve the documents, how service can be accomplished (e.g., in person, by mail, by publication), and the time frame within which service must be completed.

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