Are there specific time limits in which to respond to receiving a summons and Complaint?
Yes. The summons should inform you how many days you have to respond to the Complaint. These typically include weekends and holidays (unless the actual deadline falls on one of these days). As we cannot know without seeing your summons, any information provided here should be treated as general information and not relied upon in acting on your particular situation. You should contact an attorney immediately upon being served a summons and Complaint (contact Charles Mudd or go to subpoenadefense.org). Will I be able to settle without a public record? This is a very good question. If you are the subject of a John Doe suit, you will more than likely eventually be the subject of the lawsuit and be required as part of the settlement to sign a stipulated judgment. A lot depends on the timing and how soon after the RIAA learns your identity you or your attorney contact the RIAA. Should you act quickly, the RIAA will settle without naming you personally n the lawsuit. Additional questions and
