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I’ve been sued as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. What now?

April 26, 2017Civil defendant I’ve lawsuit sued

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I’ve been sued as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. What now?

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Unless extended by court order or stipulation, a defendant must file a response within 30 days of the date she or he was served with the complaint. The defendant may file an answer, or may attack the complaint (by filing a demurrer, motion to strike, motion for judgment on the pleadings, or other challenge to the complaint). Some challenges can be filed concurrently with an answer, others are filed instead of an answer.