How do I respond to a civil summons?

Answer by  cjlaw (17)

First you should consult and hire a civil attorney. You can file a Motion To Quash, a demurrer and motion to strike or an Answer. If you have claims against the Plaintiff you must file a cross-complaint at the same time as you file the answer.

Answer by  epglaw (553)

You file with the court a written answer to the complaint denying the allegations, and setting forth what your defenses are. You need to sent a copy of your answer to your adversary and make sure you receive back from the court a "Filed" copy of your answer. If you have a counterclaim, you must include in in your answer.

Answer by  patti (29325)

A summons is a request to appear in court. The best practice is to go to the hearing. If you have questions about the matter, find out who represents the person or the matter for which you are asked to appear. Contact that attorney. If you are not comfortable with the matter, seek legal representation.

Answer by  Tomg (129)

In most cases of a civil summons you can choose to appear in the court on the required date and answer to information filed against you. You also can hire an attorney to make an appearence for you. Once you make an appearence you can decide how you want to handle the action from that point further.

Answer by  tschu (417)

To file a proper response you must answer all of the questions on the complaint. You can admit or deny any claim. Just be sure to follow the chronilogial order of the complaint. All of your answer numbers must match the number of the complaint. Good Luck!