Proper service.

Practice point: Ordinarily, a process server's affidavit of service establishes a prima facie case as to the method of service and, therefore, gives rise to a presumption of proper service.

Student note: However, where there is a sworn denial that a defendant was served with process, the affidavit of service is rebutted, and the plaintiff must establish jurisdiction at a hearing by a preponderance of the evidence.

Case: Goralski v. Nadzan, NY Slip Op 08122 (2d Dept. 2011).

Here is the decision.

Monday’s issue: Respondeat superior.