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How many days does a defendant have to answer after they are served?
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∙ 13y ago
The summons itself will tell you specifically how many days you have to file an answer to the complaint.
This time period varies by state, by court and by nature of case. In some states for general lawsuits it can vary from 20 days to 35 or more. Defendants served out of the country or state are usually given additional time.
In some states, cases in landlord-tenant and small claims court the period is shorter than for general lawsuits. In some cases that are begun by an order to show cause rather than a summons the time period can be just a few days.
The laws and court rules of the particular state the lawsuit is to be filed must be consulted to be certain.
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Defendant is served with a SUMMONS and is required to?
Appear in court.
How many days to answer a complaint in civil court in California?
20 Days from Service (not filing); 21 days from Service if to Answer. - Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Fed. Civ.Proc.)Rule 12(a)(1)(A)(1) which provides: 1)In General.Unless another time is specified by this rule or a federal statute, the time for serving a responsive pleading is as follows:(A) A defendant must serve an answer:(i) within 21 days after being served with the summons and complaint.
What does The within citation came to hand is this when the process server received the paper or when the paper was served to defendant?
When the process is served.
Who is The defendant's written response to the plaintiff's complaint that is filed with the court and served on the plaintiff?
The defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint is called an Answer.
Can you serve a summons on a plaintiff's attorney if the defendant cannot be located to be served?
Can I serve a summons to the defendants attorney if the defendant cannot be found
Does the plaintiff have to wait 30 days from when the defendant was served papers?
The time period before the plaintiff can proceed varies by state, by court and by nature of case. In some states for general lawsuits it can vary from 20 days to 35 or more. The rules of civil procedure for the court in which you file your action will specify the length of time the defendant has to answer the complaint. To get an accurate answer, you'll have to check the rules governing the time within which a defendant has to file an answer.
What is the speedy trial right in Texas?
With limited exceptions, a defendant should be brought to trial in Texas within the following time frames:180 days if the defendant is accused of a felony90 days of the defendant is accused of a misdemeanorpunishable by imprisonment for more than 180 days60 days if the defendant is accused of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of 180 days or less, or punishable by a fine onlyA felony is a crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. A misdemeanor, on the other hand, is usually punishable by a fine or a year or less of incarceration.
How many days does Hawaii have to pursue an extradition?
10 days to make arrangements and 30 days to come pick up. If they don't comply with the necessary steps the defendant will be released.
How many generals served in the battle of seven days?
23, ilove you
How many days before you have to appear in court do you have to be served papers?
Yes,
How long does it take a creditor to garnish your wages in Maryland after court proceedings?
Once a judgment is issued, the defendant has 60 days to pay it, in most states. After the 60 days your wages will be garnished. It all depends how soon your employer is served the wage garnishment papers.
Are you in contempt of court?
Defendant was served compalaints and summons and defedant chose to prcoeed with other action
