Every citation or order of court to an individual, requiring him to perform a particular duty, shall be served by giving to him in person or leaving at his abode a certified copy thereof, if he resides in this state, twelve days at least before the day of hearing.
Source. RS 155:3. CS 164:3. GS 173:4. GL 192:4. 1881, 20:1. PS 185:4. PL 296:4. RL 349:4.