Under what circumstances can the court authorize a different method of service?

• A. Only with the defendant's consent
• B. In exceptional circumstances
• C. For international service only
• D. After court order

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a court can approve a different method of service only when serving by the usual method isn’t feasible and there are exceptional circumstances. The court must make an order to allow this, and the goal is to ensure the defendant actually gets notice despite the difficulties. This power isn’t about the defendant’s consent, and it isn’t confined to international cases—the court can authorize an alternative method whenever a just and practical solution is needed, i.e., in exceptional circumstances.