Thank you for your kind words! If you've missed the deadline to respond to a debt lawsuit, it's important to act quickly. In some cases, you may still be able to respond by filing a motion to ask the court to accept your late answer. This is usually called a "Motion to Set Aside Default" or something similar, depending on your location. It's best to explain why you missed the deadline and show that you have a defense against the lawsuit. Acting as soon as possible increases your chances of the court considering your request. I hope this helps!
If a lawsuit was filed two weeks ago (April 4) the "clock" still hasn't started ticking for me to respond until I have officially been served papers correct?
Yes, but ducking service isn’t necessarily a good idea because after several unsuccessful attempts the process server will go back to the court and get an alternative type of service authorized that you may not know about and then the deadline to respond passes and next thing you know you have a default judgment against you!
No validation letter. No service of summons. I think they were trying to get a no show judgement against me. I don't owe them anything they stole my deposit.
They were allowed alternative service to serve me. This was decided the 3rd. I recieved it the 8th. Does the 30 days start on the 3rd? Or the 8th? Thank you. God bless
The 30 days typically start from the date you were actually served, which in your case is the 8th. However, the specific rules can vary depending on your jurisdiction, so it's best to check the local court rules to confirm this. Best of luck!
Excellent information,, what can I do if I miss the dateline is still possible to respond???
Thank you for your kind words! If you've missed the deadline to respond to a debt lawsuit, it's important to act quickly. In some cases, you may still be able to respond by filing a motion to ask the court to accept your late answer. This is usually called a "Motion to Set Aside Default" or something similar, depending on your location. It's best to explain why you missed the deadline and show that you have a defense against the lawsuit. Acting as soon as possible increases your chances of the court considering your request. I hope this helps!
If a lawsuit was filed two weeks ago (April 4) the "clock" still hasn't started ticking for me to respond until I have officially been served papers correct?
Hope our reply on your other comment helped!
Yes, but ducking service isn’t necessarily a good idea because after several unsuccessful attempts the process server will go back to the court and get an alternative type of service authorized that you may not know about and then the deadline to respond passes and next thing you know you have a default judgment against you!
No validation letter. No service of summons. I think they were trying to get a no show judgement against me. I don't owe them anything they stole my deposit.
They were allowed alternative service to serve me. This was decided the 3rd. I recieved it the 8th. Does the 30 days start on the 3rd? Or the 8th? Thank you. God bless
The 30 days typically start from the date you were actually served, which in your case is the 8th. However, the specific rules can vary depending on your jurisdiction, so it's best to check the local court rules to confirm this. Best of luck!
Very helpful thank you
Thanks for the feedback, Jackie! Glad we could help.
Thank u
You're so welcome! Glad this was helpful.