Torts Form With 2 Points In Cuyahoga
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Be sure that you get the right Court. Take the Complaint with you to the Clerk's office and show it to the Clerk to confirm that you are in the right office. Then give the Clerk both your original Answer and your photocopy. Ask the Clerk to file-stamp the original and the copy and to give you your copy back.
If the court denies the motion to dismiss, the defendant(s) must serve their answer within 14 days after notice of the court's action (Ohio Civ. R. 12(A)).
11.0 HEARING AND SUBMISSION OF MOTIONS If the motion requires consideration of facts not appearing of record, the movant shall serve and file copies of all affidavits, depositions, photographs or documentary evidence which the movant desires to submit in support of the motion.
File the answer with your clerk of courts' office. The summons will have the address and contact information for the clerk of court's office. Mail a copy of your answer on the plaintiff's attorney. You can find name and address for the plaintiff's attorney on the summons.
In Civil Law, an “answer” is the first formal response given by the defense to a complaint filed with the court by the plaintiff. This opening written statement will admit or deny the allegations, or demand more information about the claims of wrongdoing.
When must a defendant respond to the complaint? In Ohio, a defendant must respond within 28 days after being served the summons and complaint or after completion of service by publi- cation (Ohio Civ. R. Rule 12).