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.
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.
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You are supposed to be served with the divorce papers in less than 90 days.
The summons is the document that officially starts a lawsuit. It must be in a form prescribed by the law governing procedure in the court involved, and it must be properly served on, or delivered to, the defendant. If the prescribed formalities are not observed, the court lacks authority to hear the dispute. In the federal district courts, the summons is prepared by the attorney for the plaintiff and given to the clerk of the court where the case will be heard. When the plaintiff's complaint, setting out his claim, is filed with the court, the clerk signs the summons and gives it and a copy of the complaint to a U.S. marshal or to someone else appointed to serve the papers. Once the summons and complaint are served on the defendant, she must respond to them within twenty days or whatever other time the court allows. Some states follow this same procedure, but other states allow service of the summons and complaint by delivery directly to the defendant. In those states, the lawsuit is considered begun as soon as the defendant receives the papers, even though nothing has yet been filed with a court. Actions commenced in this way are sometimes called "hip pocket" suits
The plaintiff typically has 30 days to respond to a defendant's request for discovery, although this timeframe can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific rules of the court. In some cases, parties may agree to extend this deadline. It's important for the plaintiff to check the applicable rules or consult with their attorney to ensure compliance with the timeline.
In Michigan, a defendant responding to a civil motion for summary disposition typically files a written brief that addresses the claims made by the plaintiff and presents counterarguments to demonstrate that there are genuine issues of material fact. The defendant may also submit supporting affidavits, depositions, or other evidence to substantiate their position. The response must be filed within the timeframe specified by the court, often 14 days after the motion is served. Ultimately, the court will review the evidence and arguments presented to determine whether to grant or deny the motion.
In what state/locality was the quiet title filed?
The defendant occupied his land near to where the plaintiff operated a coal mine. Defendant owned a mill and decided to build a reservoir. During the Excavation, the contractor found five long ago abandoned vertical shafts. The contractor failed to repair them. The reservoir was completed and then filled with water. Within days one of the shafts gave way and burst, letting water flow into the plaintiff's mines on the adjoining property.
Typically, a defendant in a federal tort suit has 21 days to respond to the complaint after being served with the lawsuit. This period may vary depending on the specific rules of the court where the case is filed. It is important for the defendant to meet this deadline to avoid default judgment.
Depending on state laws, you have 30 days to file answers to them, if you fail to do so they can be deemed true and not contested and a judgment against you will be put before a judge.
In Texas, you typically have 90 days to serve papers to a defendant after filing a civil lawsuit. If you fail to serve the defendant within this timeframe, you may need to request an extension from the court. It's important to ensure that service is completed properly to avoid delays in your case. Always check for any specific rules or updates that may apply.
That depends upon the laws of the state in which the judgment was issued, the least amount of time would be 10 business days from the time the summons was served.