(1) Get an attorney. Fast. They can get the extension necessary.
(2) If you can't afford one, read the summons -- it will tell you how to respond.
(3) Most of the time, you can merely deny, paragraph by paragraph, the factual allegations in the complaint; you file that "answer" with the court and serve it on the other party. You may have to pay an initial fee, or file a motion with the court to proceed "in forma pauperis." I tell you this not because you should follow this as legal advice but because the point is that it is rare (except in some small claims actions) that you have to be prepared to "go to trial" on this claim right away-- you answer, there's discovery, motion practice, then a trial. You don't have to lhave every fact in order when you answer. But that doesn't mean you can wait around, either.
All the more reason to get an attorney.
(4) If you must get an extension, you might consider calling the judge's clerk or the scheduling clerk in the courthouse listed to ask what the judge's procedure is for getting an extension of time to answer. You might also contact the attorney listed on the summons to see if she would consent to an extension of the deadline for answering. Of course, keep paper copies of everything you send out and keep a record of all your actions and dates.
(5) If this is not a summons for a civil suit, all of this goes out the window,.
SEEK legal advice.
2006-12-11 06:08:06
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answered by Perdendosi 7
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As the other poster has said, you just need to answer every paragraph that has been alleged in the complaint.
Follow the same format and either admit or deny or use what I always use, "Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this allegation and therefore deny the allegation."
So for example in the complaint you'll see numbered paragraph.
1. Plaintiff, blah blah blah, is a resident of blah blah state.
Your answer will go like this.
1. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of this allegation and therefore deny the allegation.
The only thing you'll probably admit is that you're an adult resident of the state that you live in.
Good luck,
You should really try and get a lawyer to help you out.
2006-12-11 12:16:37
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answered by El_Nimo 3
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somebody is suing you. in case you're able to have the money for to, hire a criminal expert. you have not got a court docket visual attraction by using fact the clerk won't provide you one till you answer the grievance, or maybe then it may take a mutually as. even with the undeniable fact that, you're able to desire to respond to. If a defendant fails to respond to that usually potential the plaintiff gets in spite of volume of money he's requesting (it somewhat is noted as a default judgment). in case you could no longer have the money for a criminal expert, attempt looking up no remember if there are any civil provider agencies that characterize indigent people on your area in civil suits.
2016-12-30 06:40:27
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answered by melvina 3
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2006-12-11 06:23:19
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answered by Anonymous
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2006-12-11 06:04:30
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answered by henryswrecker_fr 2
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What is the situation?
2006-12-11 06:01:18
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answered by msi_cord 7
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