Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Braney

The opinion of the court was delivered by

CONLEY, J.A.D.

The critical issue raised in this appeal is whether a sheriff may charge mileage for unsuccessful attempts to serve process. We affirm Judge Menza’s conclusion that such mileage charges are authorized by N.J.S.A. 22A:4-8 and -11 for the reasons set forth in his written opinion reported at 265 N.J.Super. 430, 627 A.2d 698 (Law Div.1993). We also concur that a person requesting service should advise the sheriff of suggested times that service may be accomplished when that person is aware that the normal manner of service may not be…