Pennsylvania Notice - served with Complaint and Summons

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This is an instructive Notice meant to accompany a summons and complaint initiating civil litigation. The Notice informs the defendant of the proper actions to take regarding the complaint and the consequences of not following the proper procedure in responding.
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In most civil cases the plaintiff asks the court to order the defendant to pay for the harm suffered by the plaintiff. Service of Process: The service of process is formally serving a summons and a copy of the complaint on the defendant.

When you're summoned to come to court, that is basically your notice that a criminal case has been filed against you. And, you're usually served with a summons by a Constable or you may receive the summons in the mail, certified mail. You will go to?you will be directed to go to the court.

In Pennsylvania, the issuing authority is required to attempt to serve the summons by first class mail and certified mail with a return receipt requested. If both attempts are returned undeliverable, a warrant for arrest will be issued.

Generally speaking, if you were not served then the court can not take legal action against you. Process servers are required to show proof of due diligence when attempting to serve legal documents.

In Pennsylvania, the issuing authority is required to attempt to serve the summons by first class mail and certified mail with a return receipt requested. If both attempts are returned undeliverable, a warrant for arrest will be issued.

But, now that you filed the lawsuit, you have to let the defendant know formally that you are suing. This is called "service". You have to have all papers "served" on every party in the whole lawsuit. To start your case, you have to have the defendant served with a Summons, Complaint and Civil Lawsuit Notice.

If you've been served with a lawsuit in Pennsylvania state court, you generally have about 30 days to respond to the Complaint (more on that below). You have only 21 days if you are sued in federal court.

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