Yes--unless the matter is a small claim (and even then some states require answers). See link to answer form.
I just opened an unlimited civil lawsuit. I've been told to file a complaint what is the next thing I do after the complaint to get to court to present my case?
you can contact your state governor and file a complaint with their office. if they feel you have enough evidence they will help file a lawsuit after some investigation has been done.
Yes, a summons is a requirement to be someplace, normally at a court or deposition. The answer to a complaint is the response to a complaint that has been filed with the court and served on the other side.
A proper way to respond to a civil lawsuit Complaint that has been filed is to file an Answer. In this legal pleading, a person has a chance to explain why or why not the counts in the Complaint against them are valid.
Finding a lawyer would be a good start...
The agency or person in charge of the lawsuit summons will inform the plaintiff/petitioner that the summons has been properly served upon the defendant or his or her legal representative.
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Once you have been served and notified that you are being sued, most states allow anywhere from 14 days to 20 days to respond with an answer to the allegations in which one is being sued for. You need to check with your state on the number of days allowed.
Civil is like when your neighbor complains that you make too much noise. It can be a lawsuit too. Criminal is when you have broken the law. A criminal act has been committed.
Lead Plaintiff - A person named in the complaint as the plaintiff and who has been determined by the court to be a legally "adequate" person to represent the interests of the class.Besides the "lawyer" who manages a lawsuit, the Lead Plaintiff is the main person.
It means that the actions necessary to file a lawsuit have been started, but the lawsuit has not been filed as of yet.
If you have been served with a civil lawsuit, you will need to file a pleading called an Answer, where you answer each individual allegation, plead any affirmative defenses, and assert any counterclaims. A letter is not sufficient, and will not avoid a default judgment.