Dublin Police Act, 1842

How summons may be served.

50. Every such summons may be served by delivering a copy of the summons to the party, or by delivering at his usual place of abode a copy of the summons to the wife or servant or some inmate of the family of the party, such servant or inmate being of the age of sixteen years or upwards, and explaining the purport thereof to such wife, servant, or inmate.