What happens to a lawsuit after it is filed?

Once the lawsuit is filed, the Defendant may either file an answer responding to the allegations in the lawsuit or he may request that the judge dismiss the case. If the case is dismissed, the case would be over and the Plaintiff may appeal the dismissal. However, most cases are not dismissed at this early state of the litigation.

When to expect an answer to a lawsuit?

The Defendant has to answer within a certain time (usually about three weeks). The Answer says what portions of the Complaint, if any, the defendant admits to, what the Defendant contests, what defenses the Defendant may have, and whether the Defendant has claims against the Plaintiff or any other party.

How long does it take for a lawsuit to settle?

Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 2:52 PM. There is no direct relationship between the time a case will settle and the date of your deposition. When a lawsuit is filed, the filing is initiated by a document called a complaint. An answer to your complaint is filed by the defendant between 21 and 28 days after the complaint is served.

When does attorney for defendant file answer too late?

Attorney for defendant in Personal Injury Superior Court Unlimited filed Answer, but after Summons and Complaint was filed 1 year ago. Defendant did not answer Summons and Complaint within 30 days, now case is scheduled for Court Judgement hearing.

What happens after I file an answer in Small Claims Court?

The court clerk will give the case a court date for you and the plaintiff to see a judge. The court will mail you the date. If you do not get a date 30 days after you have filed your answer, call the clerk’s office at your court. Ask them for the date. If your case is in small claims court, go to court on the date in the summons.

When to file an answer to a complaint?

from the Court, you will notice that it demands that you Answer the complaint within 28 days after you are served with the Summons. YOU MUST FILE YOUR ANSWER WITHIN 28 DAYS .