"Você foi servido" is the Portuguese translation of the common legal phrase "You’ve been served." It marks the official moment a person is formally notified of a legal action against them. What It Means to Be Served
: Courts cannot proceed until they have proof the defendant was notified. VocГЄ foi servido
: Sending documents via certified mail with a return receipt requested. "Você foi servido" is the Portuguese translation of
: Contact an attorney to understand your rights and draft a response. VocГЄ foi servido
: Identify what the case is about and who is suing you.
: Mark the date you received the papers immediately.