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When a case has been removed to federal court before an answer has been filed when is the answer to the Complaint due?
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∙ 9y ago
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 81(c)(2) appears to apply to this question. That rule subsection, entitled APPLICABILITY OF THE RULES IN GENERAL; REMOVED ACTIONS provides the following:
(c) Removed Actions.
(1) Applicability. These rules apply to a civil action after it is removed from a state court.
(2) Further Pleading. After removal, repleading is unnecessary unless the court orders it. A defendant who did not answer before removal must answer or present other defenses or objections under these rules within the longest of these periods:
(A) 21 days after receiving-through service or otherwise-a copy of the initial pleading stating the claim for relief;
(B) 21 days after being served with the summons for an initial pleading on file at the time of service; or
(C) 7 days after the notice of removal is filed.
You should consult an attorney in your jurisdiction to verify this information's applicability to your case, and to see what local federal court rules, if any, may apply to your situation.
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∙ 9y ago
In federal court, the defendant typically has 21 days to respond to the complaint after it is served or 60 days if the defendant waives service of the summons. However, if the case has been removed to federal court before an answer has been filed, the timing for the answer may be impacted by the removal process and any related motions or procedures. It is advisable to check the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and any applicable local rules for specific deadlines in removed cases.
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