Where can I find the summons number for a lawsuit?

A summons could tell you simply that a lawsuit has been filed, that you have to bring certain documents to a certain location or that you need to appear in court on a specific date. The summons number will be located on the document itself.

When to file a summons with no court date?

You want either PLD-C-010 Answer, Contract or PLD-050 General Denial. It may be 3 months after the lawsuit is filed before the court sets the first court date, and this will be another 45 days later. (California court local rules aim for the first hearing within 135 days of filing of the lawsuit.

What to do if you are served a summons and complaint?

By Daniel Cohen 1 A summons and complaint is an official notice of a lawsuit. 2 A defendant must respond to a summons or risk default judgment. 3 Consult with a lawyer in your state if you receive a summons.

How long does it take to answer a summons in Washington State?

You have 20 days from the date of service to serve an answer on the party who served you, if personally served within Washington State. Once you’ve been served, the party filing the lawsuit has 14 days in which to file the summons and complaint with the court.

How to answer a civil court summons ( with pictures )?

Each court has a particular format for the caption, which includes the case number, parties to the case, and court where the case is filed. Typically you can copy the caption from the complaint you received. If the complaint doesn’t have a file number, that means the plaintiff served you before filing the complaint with the court.

Can you be served without a case filed at court?

In this case, you’ve been served with the complaint only. That does not count for service, because both the summons and the complaint must be served upon the defendant. You have 20 days from the date of service to serve an answer on the party who served you, if personally served within Washington State.