The defendant has a specified time in which to respond to the complaint/petition. If no response is received in the time specified, the plaintiff may file a Motion for Default with the Clerk's Office. Once the defendant files a response, or a Motion for Default is entered, it will be necessary for the plaintiff to ask the court to hear the case by motion.

Contact the OGC (335-2841) immediately. Typically the University must respond to lawsuits within a specified time period after you are served. Therefore, it is imperative that you notify OGC as soon as you are served so we can review the matter with you and respond in a timely manner.

A lawsuit begins by filing a complaint in the proper court. Unless yours is a very small case, with little damages and minor injuries, you should at least consult us. It costs you nothing. The person filing the complaint is called the plaintiff and person against whom the complaint is filed is called the defendant. The defendant must file an answer addressing the allegations contained in the complaint and must raise any defenses the defendant may have.

After the sheriff delivers a copy of the lawsuit to the defendant, he has 30 days within which to file his formal response, called an "answer.

The person filing the lawsuit is the “Plaintiff”, and the person being sued is the “Defendant.” The Plaintiff files an Original Petition (Original Complaint in Federal Court) with the Court Clerk. A constable or process server serves citation (a copy of the petition or complaint and notice to appear and file an answer) on the Defendant.

After the case is filed in court, the attorneys conduct "discovery," a legal term for the formal investigation techniques allowed by law. These techniques include sending written questions, asking for documents, and taking “depositions,” a formal interview of a witness under oath. Typically, there is also a need to hire expert witnesses who form opinions for trial and then have their depositions taken.

If you had insurance coverage for the claim or lawsuit with a carrier that is now impaired, you should immediately contact TPCIGA and send a copy of the claim and/or lawsuit to our office.

The person served has 30 days to answer if he or she is served in Maryland, 60 days to answer if he or she is served out of state, and 90 days to answer if he or she is served outside the United States

Upon boarding one of our hostesses will show you to your table and he/she will explain to your party how our service works and begin with your first course. If you have a private charter, you have your choice of using the one hour of boarding for cocktail and hors d'oeuvres.

If you received a Summons and Complaint your best course of action would be to call the Department of Child Support Services to discuss your options. You may contact the Department of Child Support Services to provide information and ask questions regarding the process. You may discuss your options, an agreement or stipulation for payment. We recommend that you participate in the process.

Your personal injury firm will determine the facts of your case and will contact the legal representation of the company or person you are filing a grievance against. Most personal injury cases are settled before any trial is needed. Your participation is very minimal. There generally is no trial, court appearance, or court testimony necessary. The two sides will typically settle out of court and your law firm will give you a check if you are awarded damages.

If one spouse fails to answer the petition, then the spouse that filed the petition for dissolution can attempt to obtain a default judgment of dissolution and have that judgment entered. However, there are important steps that the petitioning spouse needs to take to accomplish that. The spouse who does not file a response risks having orders entered concerning property division, support and custody.

Order of Protection or an Injunction Against Harassment is effective for one year after the defendant receives it from a Process Server or Law Enforcement Officer. A defendant is entitled to a hearing on any Order of Protection or an Injunction Against Harassment issued by the Court. If a hearing is requested, you will be notified of the court date. Your failure to appear at the court date may result in a dismissal of the Order of Protection or an Injunction Against Harassment.

If you start the divorce action by filing and then serving a summons with Notice without a complaint, your spouse has twenty days to serve a "notice of appearance" upon you (or your divorce attorney, if represented by an attorney). This means that your spouse appears in the divorce action and you have twenty days to serve your verified complaint upon your spouse.

After the Respondent is served with the initial papers in the case, that spouse has the right to reply to the requests made in the Petition.

In summary, the complaint alleges a conspiracy among Local 3 and several electrical contractors to eliminate competition by the plaintiffs in the market for telecommunications installation in the New York City metropolitan area.