Legal Question in Business Law in California

A case in another country's courts is governed by that country's laws. You should ask lawyers in that country (and, if applicable, in the appropriate state, province, etc.) what you need to do.

Good luck.

If you mean that a foreign court case has been served on you here in the US, then there are a lot of facts and issues for you to discuss in consultation with an experienced attorney here. Any plaintiff who has spent the time and money doing this is 'serious' about going after you. You need to learn what you can and can't do to defend yourself, and whether there is a way of stopping this. No amount of freebie hints and tips are of any value to you unless you already know how to effectively represent yourself in court. If you did, you wouldn't be asking now. If serious about consulting on this, feel free to contact me to arrange.

Last I came across something like (a Brazilian debt being collected on) this the person was trying to do it themselves and it was a disaster when I got wind of it. Plus they still wanted to do it themselves, not unlike here they were only seeking free advice. Well they had already failed several times to file a proper responsive pleading. Eventually they ended up with a judgment against them for the full amount, the other sides attorney fees, and costs.

I concur with Terry A. Nelson. You need an attorney as you've been served a complaint and just you're asking on how to prepare to do this yourself.

I concur with the attorneys above, and recommend that you retain an attorney to answer the complaint or to seek to dismiss it. I would be pleased to consult with you regarding the matter.