Hiding from one's creditors (e.g. by not answering the door or pretending not to be there) so as not to receive a summons requiring personal service.

When a defendant or judgment debtor stays in their home or business and won't answer the door or gate to be served with court documents.

Avoiding contact with a creditor or a creditor's representative by remaining indoors.

To seclude oneself in one's house in order to evade the demands of creditors.