If delivery is through overnight mail, period as prescribed by law should be extended by ___ day(s).

If delivery is through overnight mail, period as prescribed by law should be extended by ___ day(s).

• A. 0 days
• B. 2 days
• C. 3 days
• D. 1 day

Answer: (D)

The timing rule being tested is how the method of service affects deadlines. When a document is delivered by overnight mail, the prescription period is extended by one day. This keeps a reasonable cushion for fast delivery without adding the longer extension that regular mail incurs. Personal service typically carries no additional days, while ordinary mail adds three days. For example, if you must act within 10 days after service, and service was by overnight mail, you have 11 days to respond. The counting starts the day after service and follows the usual rules for weekends and holidays.

The timing rule being tested is how the method of service affects deadlines. When a document is delivered by overnight mail, the prescription period is extended by one day. This keeps a reasonable cushion for fast delivery without adding the longer extension that regular mail incurs. Personal service typically carries no additional days, while ordinary mail adds three days. For example, if you must act within 10 days after service, and service was by overnight mail, you have 11 days to respond. The counting starts the day after service and follows the usual rules for weekends and holidays.