In what circumstance can a party serve process on a domestic company that has not designated an agent for service?

In Louisiana, when a domestic company has not designated an agent for service, the law allows a party to serve process by serving any member or employee of suitable age and discretion. This provision is rooted in the principle that a domestic corporation should have a mechanism for receiving legal documents, and individuals within the company can fulfill this role, thereby ensuring the company is informed of the legal actions.

Serving a member or employee of suitable age and discretion means that the representative receiving the process is capable of understanding the importance of the documents being served. This method helps to ensure that the company is aware of the legal proceedings it faces, promoting fairness and due process.

The other options, while they may seem viable, do not align with Louisiana's procedural rules. For instance, posting a summons in an obvious location is not a recognized method for serving process on a corporation, as it does not guarantee that the company will receive the documentation directly or timely. Similarly, sending process via certified mail does not satisfy the requirements unless specific consent or statutory authorization is provided, which is not typically the case for service on domestic companies. Obtaining consent might work in some contexts but is not a standard procedural method for serving process under Louisiana law. Therefore, the method of serving a member or