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Civil Litigation -
Responsive Pleading - When is it Due?
Northern California Civil Litigation Information
Generally speaking, once the defendant is served with a summons
and complaint, he has thirty days to file a formal response, also known as a
"responsive pleading." In unlawful detainer proceedings, the defendant must
file a response within five days of being served. Once the defendant's
responsive pleading is filed, that defendant is said to have "appeared" in the
case. "Appear" is a term of art. In filing a responsive pleading, you don't
actually appear physically in court at the time. (In fact, unless your case
goes to trial, you may never go to court during the entire litigation process.)
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