Matter of Estate of Cox

MARTIN, Judge.

The question presented by this appeal is whether the trial court erred in concluding that service of process by registered or certified mail, pursuant to G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4(j)(9)(b), is invalid if not personally signed by the party upon whom service of process is sought.

G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4(j)(9)(b) provides:

“(9) Alternative Method of Service on Party That Cannot Otherwise Be Served or Is Not Inhabitant of or Found Within State. — Any party that cannot after due diligence be served within this State in the manner heretofore prescribed in this section (j), or that is not an…