Service By FAX Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Service By FAX.

Service By FAX (n)

Used in a legal context, service by fax is the method of sending important legal documents, like subpoenas or summonses, through a fax machine or an electronic fax service. This process legally informs individuals or organizations about legal actions or proceedings that involve them. The documents are usually sent as scanned copies over telecommunication lines to the recipient's fax machine. This method is increasingly seen as a legal way of serving documents, especially when followed by mailing the original documents for confirmation.