You can also draft your own proof of service form; make sure it mirrors the language found on the court-provided forms and includes details such as: the name of the case and the case number; a description of the documents served; the server's name, contact info, and signature; the person served; the time, date, and ...
The Proof of Service tells the court who was served, and when, where and how they were served. Once your server fills out and signs the Proof of Service, you must file it with the court at least 5 days before your court date.
After a summons with notice is served, the defendant will demand that the plaintiff serve a complaint. The plaintiff must then have the complaint served within 20 days after being served with the demand, or the case may be dismissed.
If proof of service of the summons has not been filed within 60 days of the complaint's filing, the court may dismiss the action without prejudice.
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The process server must fill out and sign the proof of service form, which shows how, when, and where the papers were served, and who received them. The server then gives you the proof of service. Make a copy of the proof of service. Take both the original and the copy to the court clerk to file.
Proof of service is a document that functions like a legal “receipt” confirming the delivery of documents from one party to another in a legal matter.
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File your case in a court in the right county and court (called Justice Centers in Orange County). In legal terms, this means you have to file in the proper venue (place). For example, if the person you are suing lives in Tustin, the Justice Center where you file your case is the Central Justice Center.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.