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How long do you have to reply to an answer?

How long do you have to reply to an answer?

Generally, you have 30 days AFTER the date you are served to file a response with the court. The 30 days include weekend days and court holidays.

Can a written answer be mailed to the clerk?

Your answer can be in the form of a letter, mailed to the clerk. Be sure to put the case name and number and court on the letter so that they know what case it goes to.

How to write a written answer to district clerk regarding?

In general, the courts will accept almost any response to the suit to avoid a default Judgment. You should be sure to include the case number and court, and any defenses (such as ifyou think the taxes were paid by the mortgage company).

When to file a written response with the court?

written response with the court within 30 calendar days after you are served. (Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 412.20). If the 30. th day falls on a weekend or court holiday, you have until the end of the next business day to file your response. (CCP §§ 10, 12, 12a) If you do not file your response in time, the other party may

When to file an answer to a complaint?

from the Court, you will notice that it demands that you Answer the complaint within 28 days after you are served with the Summons. YOU MUST FILE YOUR ANSWER WITHIN 28 DAYS .

When do they say file a written answer with the clerk?

Ms. Walter is absolutely correct, you can mail your answer to the clerk. If you are going to represent yourself, however, I would suggest highly that you file your answer with the clerk in person. Be sure to bring an extra copy so that the clerk can “file stamp” it for you.

When do you have to answer a complaint to the Clerk of court?

You must answer the complaint and file it at the office of the Clerk of Court within 30 days from the date you personally received the complaint or if received by registered mail, the date when you signed for the complaint. If you cannot respond within that time you must request additional time to answer.

In general, the courts will accept almost any response to the suit to avoid a default Judgment. You should be sure to include the case number and court, and any defenses (such as ifyou think the taxes were paid by the mortgage company).

Where do I file an answer to a civil court summons?

Take your answer to the clerk’s office. You must file your answer with the clerk of the same court in which the plaintiff filed the lawsuit against you. If you’ve already served the plaintiff with a copy of your answer, you can attach your certificate of service to your answer when you file it with the clerk.