This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Service by Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt (Code Civ. Proc. § 415.30) is the recommended method of serving a summons on a known-to-be represented party or an unrepresented party who you believe to be amenable to such service.
Generally, you have 30 days AFTER the date you are served to file a response with the court. The 30 days include weekend days and court holidays.
The summons and complaint in the case are deemed “served” on the Defendant (i.e. the Defendant's 30-day clock to file an answer under CCP section 412.20 starts) on the date they put on the Acknowledgment. In addition to signing the Acknowledgment form, the Defendant also has to date their signature.
You typically have 30 days to respond to the request Once you've received (been served) the request, you have 30 or 35 days to respond, depending on how you received the request. In eviction cases (also known as unlawful detainer cases) you have 5 or 10 days to respond.
After you serve these papers, you'll wait for a response. They have 30 days from the date they signed the Notice to file a response. If they don't file a response, you can still move forward with the case.
How to create an acknowledgment receipt Use a company letterhead. Use electronic or paper letterhead. Write acknowledgment statement. Referring to the document by name, version number if applicable and state that the recipient has received the document. Sign and date. Explain the next step. Provide contact information.