default against Mr. Epstein, or in the alternative, for an enlargement of time to serve process [D.E. 9].3 Overview of Rules for Service of Process The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure authorize three distinct methods of service in a diversity action. First, service can be effected in accordance with the procedures "in t

ne if the date of commencement of this action re- lates back to the original December 2003 filing for the purposes of the statute of limitations. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide that an amended pleading relate back to the date of the original pleading under three circumstances: "(1) relation back is perm