The "answer" is sent to both parties, and always send the response by certified mail with receipt requested.
No it is not legit. the seal lets you know that it is real and that it comes from the court
Call the clerk's office.
Yes, if you receive a civil summons in North Carolina, you are required to respond to it, either by appearing in court on the specified date or by filing the necessary legal documents as directed by the court. Failure to respond could result in a default judgment being entered against you.
This varies from state to state. The summons should tell you the amount of time you have to answer. If it does not say, contact the court clerk or an attorney in your area.
Contact the office of the clerk of the court that issued the civil summons immediately for instructions on how to return the summons. In most instances the court will allow the summons to stand, as it has been served at the only known address of the defendant and the suit will go forward with or without the response of the named defendant.
This depends on what your summons was for.Added: Although you must appear in response to a SUBPOENA, a summons is another matter. As stated above it all depends on what the court action was, and what the summons was for. Contact the Clerk of Court's office for further information.
No, a case cannot be dismissed at a summons. A summons is an official document issued by the court compelling a person to answer charges either in civil or criminal Court. The case for which the summons was issued could be dismissed at any time.
With the Clerk of the Court's office of the court which will be hearing your case.
This site does not. Contact the office of your local Clerk Of Court for assistance.
In Kentucky, the Circuit Court Clerk serves as clerk of both Circuit and District Courts. In Warren County that would be Pat Howell Goad. The Clerk's website is the first source below. The District Court website is the second source. I found these at the third source (CourtReference Guide to Kentucky Courts), which has court and clerk contact information for every state.
The indebted party will receive a civil summons from the court that has jurisdiction in the area where they reside. A civil summons is not always presented by a process server or officer of the court. It can be delivered by private courier or U.S. Postal service.
The plaintiff files a petition for the civil suit, the court clerk notarizes and files the petition, the civil summons is served on the defendant by an officer of the court, a private process server or in some instances by certified mail. In cases such as creditor suits, the defendant does not have to physically receive the summons, all that is necessary is for the plaintiff to make a reasonable attempt of service.