When do I have to give the other party a copy that they are being sued in court

You don't - the court sends it to them (assuming you correctly provided their address).

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Originally Posted by joypulv

You don't - the court sends it to them (assuming you correctly provided their address).

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Not everywhere. Usually it's the plaintiff's duty to see that the defendant gets served. If you don't do that your suit won't get anywhere.