Can a plaintiff Sue all of the defendants?

TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS Plaintiff’s counsel typically file suit against all possible defendants.

What happens if you don’t file a response to a lawsuit?

If you do not file a written response within the required time, the “plaintiff” (the party suing you) can ask the court for a default judgment against you for everything she asked for in her complaint. After the plaintiff gets a default judgment, she can try to garnish your wages, attach your bank account, or take your property.

Do you have to go to court to sue someone?

This means that the Court has the right to hear and decide a case for the person you are suing. In general, you have to file your lawsuit where the injury happened, or where the contract was supposed to happen, or where the defendant lives. There can be other requirements. Check the California Code of Civil Procedure .

What can I say in response to a lawsuit?

You can file an Answer form to respond to the Plaintiff’s complaint. It is a formal statement, in writing, of your defense. You can say that what the plaintiff claims isn’t true.

Can a plaintiff Sue more than one defendant?

It is not unusual for a Plaintiff to sue more than one defendant. It happens all of the time in New York. Think of when a homeowner hires a contractor and the contractor damages a neighbor’s property. The neighbor will most often sue both. In New York City it is not uncommon to have a lawsuit that involves two adjacent buildings.

Can a person Sue the person who is suing them?

On the other hand, if someone makes a statement that is defamatory outside of a legal proceeding, even if the case is still pending (such as a statement to the media), then that could form the basis of a valid lawsuit. When one sues the person who is suing them in the same lawsuit, this is usually referred to as a counterclaim.

If you don’t file a response 30 days after you were served, the Plaintiff can file a form called “Request for Default”. The Plaintiff has to wait 30 days to file this. If the Plaintiff files this form, the Court can enter a judgment against you. The Plaintiff will win the case.

Can a businessman sue for damages in a criminal case?

The businessman can ask for payment for damages he suffered as a result of the criminal case, such as being held in jail for several days, the cost of defending against the charges, lost business due to missed work, and damage to his reputation in the community.