You've Been Served - Without Ever Leaving Your Computer

When most people think of being served with legal documents, they picture the process server knocking at the door, literally the bearer of bad news.

Popular culture has perpetuated the image of the process server as someone who resorts to trickery and even disguises in order to catch their elusive prey - those who are desperately hoping to evade being served with, say, divorce papers or a summons announcing that they've been sued for millions of dollars.

But in today's digital age, emerging media may be making it easier to reach out and serve someone.

In December 2008, the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court approved the use of popular social networking site Facebook to serve a Canberra couple with notice that they were losing their home after defaulting on a loan.

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