Time limits. A reply in support of a motion shall be filed not later than 7 days after the filing of the response to the motion.
To determine the deadline, find the day you were served on a calendar, count out 20 more days (including weekends and holidays) then go to the next Monday. You must file your answer with the court on or before this date at a.m. If the 20th day falls on a Monday, go to the next Monday.
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 99(b) instructs, “The citation shall direct the defendant to file a written answer to the plaintiff's petition on or before a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty days after the date of service thereof.”
As a general rule, the deadline to file a notice of appeal is 30 days after the final judgment was signed. See Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 26.1.
The deadline to file an answer to a lawsuit depends on the court which issues service for the lawsuit. In a county or district court, the defendant must answer “on or before a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days after the date of service thereof.” Tex.
The Defendant's Answer For most defendants, the answer is due by the end of the 14th day after the day the defendant was served with the citation and the petition. For defendants that were served by publication, the answer is due by the end of the 42nd day after the day the citation was issued.
A reply brief, if any, must be filed within 20 days after the date the appellee's brief was filed.
To file online, go to E-File Texas ( ) 11 and follow the instructions. To file in person, take your answer (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where the plaintiff filed the case. At the clerk's office: Turn in your answer form (and copies).
All students should submit their application for admission, and all supporting documents must be received by priority dates or deadlines listed on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.
California State Court A party in either a civil or criminal case who wishes to appeal the outcome of the case has only 60 days from the date of judgment to file a notice of appeal.