In New York City for Housing Court cases, papers should be served between in the morning and at night. Substituted delivery.Insert in the next space "Answer and Counterclaim. " Fill in the date where indicated. Complete your questionnaire online, you may also complete your Questionnaire using the telephone service at 1-. 185 Central Avenue, S.W.; Suite J1-7001, 7th Floor; Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Once served with a civil claim, the Defendant has thirty (30) days to electronically file an answer. You must fill out this form, including writing in the date of your first court appearance date. Serving Your Summons on the Defendant. After obtaining your court date, the Clerk will give you a form called a "summons".