Local Rule Rule B (Admiralty): Maritime Attachment and Garnishment

Rule B Maritime Attachment and Garnishment

(b) 1. Found within the District A defendant is not found within the District unless the defendant can be personally served therein by delivering process (i) in the case of an individual, to the individual personally, or by leaving a copy thereof at the individual's dwelling, house or usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion; (ii) in the case of a corporation, trust or association, to an officer, trustee, managing or general agent thereof; (iii) in the case of a partnership, to a general partner thereof; and (iv) in the case of a limited liability company, to a manager thereof.

(b) 2. Affidavit that defendant is not found within the District The affidavit that Supplemental Rule B(1) requires to accompany the complaint shall specify with particularity the efforts made by and on behalf of the plaintiff to find and serve the defendant within the District.

(b) 3. Notice to Defendant In default applications, the affidavit or other proof that Supplemental Rule B(2) requires from the plaintiff or the garnishee shall specify with particularity the effort made to give notice of the action to the defendant.

(b) 4. Service by Marshal If property to be attached is a vessel or tangible property aboard a vessel, the process shall be delivered to the Marshal for service.