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If the defendant didn't file a response by the deadline, the next day you can ask the court to end their chance to respond and to rule in your favor. This is called asking for entry of a default. You should file this within 10 days after the deadline to respond passed. California Rules of Court 3.110(g).
(d) Timing of responsive pleadings The parties may stipulate without leave of court to one 15-day extension beyond the 30-day time period prescribed for the response after service of the initial complaint.
You must fill out an Answer, serve the plaintiff, and file your Answer form with the court. Generally, this is due within 30 days after you were served. If you don't, the plaintiff can ask for a default. If there's a default, the court won't let you file an Answer and can decide the case without you.
Steps to complete the SUM-100 form Fill out the plaintiff and defendant's contact information. Case details: Specify the court where the case has been filed (usually, the court in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred or where the defendant resides). Summons details. Review for accuracy. Serve the summon.
Yourself it is important to always have an updated. Address on hand with the court. The court willMoreYourself it is important to always have an updated. Address on hand with the court. The court will sometimes send out notices on their own volition. And it's important that you receive those notices.