All writs and other processes shall be served by giving to the defendant or leaving at his abode an attested copy thereof, except in cases otherwise provided for.
RSA 510:2
RS 183:2. CS 194:2. GS 204:2. GL 223:2. 1883, 22:1. PS 219:2. 1893, 67:6. PL 331 :2. RL 387:2. RSA 510:2. 1971, 179:10, eff. Aug. 10, 1971.