Corporations that are organized under the laws of Arizona, and “foreign” (out-of-state) corporations that conduct business in Arizona, such as Microsoft, are required by statute to appoint a resident of Arizona to accept service of process. The usual manner of accomplishing service upon such a corporation is to serve that “statutory agent.” Service may also be effected upon an officer or managing or general agent. The officer or agent served, on the other hand, must be of a character and rank that assures that the corporate defendant will receive actual notice of the service. Service upon the sole stockholder who shares an address with the corporate party has been held to satisfy the requirements of the due process clause and the requirements of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure.
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