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There are four steps to respond to the complaint. Create an Answer document. Answer each issue of the complaint. Assert affirmative defenses. File one copy of the Answer document with the court and serve the plaintiff with another copy.

i. Text of Rule 12.01: A defendant shall serve an answer within thirty (30) days after the service of the summons and complaint upon him. A party served with a pleading stating a cross-claim against such party shall serve an answer thereto within thirty (30) days after the service upon him or her.

If you receive a Motion to Dismiss or a Motion for Summary Judgment, you must respond no later than five business days before the motion is set for a hearing.

No baseball caps or sunglasses are to be worn in the courtroom. All hats must be removed. No revealing clothing (shorts, halter tops, etc.), bedroom shoes, or pajama tops and/or bottoms are to be worn in the courtroom.

Filing Your Answer. Contact the clerk's office of the court where the lawsuit was filed. You'll find a phone number and address for the clerk's office on your summons. The clerk will be able to tell you exactly what documents you should file with your answer and whether any filing fee is required.

If you receive a Motion to Dismiss or a Motion for Summary Judgment, you must respond no later than five business days before the motion is set for a hearing.

Here are three steps to responding to a Summons and Complaint: Answer each claim listed in the complaint. Assert your affirmative defenses. File the Answer with the court and serve the plaintiff.

There are four steps to respond to the complaint. Create an Answer document. Answer each issue of the complaint. Assert affirmative defenses. File one copy of the Answer document with the court and serve the plaintiff with another copy.

Provide the name of the court at the top of the Answer. You can find the information on the summons. ... List the name of the plaintiff on the left side. ... Write the case number on the right side of the Answer. ... Address the Judge and discuss your side of the case. ... Ask the judge to dismiss the case.

If a summons is not served within thirty (30) days after its issuance, it shall be returned with the reasons for the failure to serve stated thereon.