Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    johnlusf's Avatar
    johnlusf Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Dec 11, 2008, 09:08 PM
    California Time to Respond to a Complaint
    Some guy delivered a summons and complaint to me and I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do. Just yesterday, I took a closer look and it seems that I had to respond to the complaint within 30 days after the complaint was delivered to me, but, of course, it is now conveniently 40 days since the complaint was delivered to me. What do I do now? I looked around the internet and found that they can file an entry of default against me, but this has not occurred yet. What can I do? Should I file an answer to the complaint now or.. Thanks
    Couchcarrot's Avatar
    Couchcarrot Posts: 590, Reputation: 41
    Senior Member
     
    #2

    Dec 14, 2008, 01:51 PM
    When a situation like this occurs in my state, we recommend that the
    Summoned or subpoenaed person retain an attorney to appear in
    Their behalf and try to set up a new date for the trial or hearing.
    It is then up to the judge whether to honor the request.
    ScottGem's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
     
    #3

    Dec 14, 2008, 01:59 PM

    If no judgement has yet been issued, you contact the court and find out if they will accept an answer now. It depends on the court. If this is small claims, there is a good possibility they will accept, If it's a more formal court, maybe not.

    I must say that a summons is not something you don't read carefully and respond to immediately.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Vacation time for non-custodial parent - California [ 1 Answers ]

The marital settlement agreement does not provide for vacation with 4 year old child (prepared by ex w's attorney). He currently only had her the 1st and 3rd weekends. Father has requested vacation time with child and has been told by mother that he has no vacation time. Does he have to go to...

File Lawsuit or Complaint? Grocery Chain Security Bullied in California [ 8 Answers ]

Menlo Park, California... A few evenings ago we (14 year old daughter and me) shopped for a few items, paid for them and then decided to get a 'coffee' drink. I then grabbed a cart, put our items in it and we got our drinks then headed towards the door... All of a sudden the wheels on the cart...

Example of a ANSWER to a Complaint [ 5 Answers ]

Hi, I got a Complaint today from a Attorney. For a credit card debit I don't remember having this account. And I need to answer the complaint in 21 days but I don't know how.. I also need to have the attorney Validate the debt any example letters out there or any advice on how I do this? Any...


View more questions Search