If the summons to court on a civil case is being persued. Doesn't the court send out a paper with there seal on it and send it directly to the defendant. Or does the plantiff just send it regular mail? But shouldn't it still have the courts seal?
2006-11-06 15:58:33 · 4 answers · asked by dee luna 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i has the case number on the upper right hand corner. its for guardianship its stamped with a recieve stamp, but it is not signed nor is it stamped with the court seal.
2006-11-06 23:20:56 · update #1
I did contact the clerk and lets just say i would have more luck talking with a wall. i live in mass.
2006-11-06 23:23:34 · update #2
All legal documents from the Court is stamped, received, dated and timed. It should be signed by Clerk of the Court or a Judge. Most documents, MAINLY summons are served by a Court appointed process server or a sheriff. It is rarely served via mail. (only on special circumstances).
Truthfully, I would have to see what you are looking at to tell you whats up. Has there been a case number issued?
You may be getting the documents in the mail prior to being served. That is a rare, but sometimes that is done. I would take whatever you have received to an attorney's office.
Sorry, without looking at it, I can't say much else. Also, in different states there are different service procedures depending on the type of civil matter in question.
Good Luck and Take Care
Coragyph, please don't listen to him. He has given a couple of answers in law and ethics that really worry me.
2006-11-06 16:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look near the end of the document, you'll find the signature of an attorney.
Attorneys are officers of the court.
Ignore it at your peril. Just how much peril that is depends on if you've been summoned as a witness or as a defendant. If you're the defendant, rest assured the case will go on without you, and the result will be made on the uncontested allegations of someone that dislikes you enough to sue you.
Your call.
2006-11-06 16:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I don't receive a summons via certified mail or by Law enforcement where I sign for it---I am not going--period--I have not been duly notified and that is the law>>>>>>
It must be signed sealed and delivered>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
2006-11-06 16:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very often, the summons is sent by the parties. And that's common.
Basically, if you have any doubt whether it is legitimate, you can contact the clerk of the court and verify the hearing date.
2006-11-06 16:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋