How does "service" of a summons and complaint differ from "service" of a notice of motion?

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How does "service" of a summons and complaint differ from "service" of a notice of motion?

2007-10-30 16:34:24 · 1 answers · asked by Scotty 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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Serving the summons/complaint is the first thing to get the ball rolling. It starts the case; both parties are in now.
Serving a notice of motion means the party has been notified of when there is a hearing scheduled.

2007-10-30 16:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋