Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

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what happens if I accept a court summons that had my address listed on it but not it was not for me, am I liable to appear in court?


Asked on 3/25/09, 12:48 pm

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Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: civil law question

Usually, summonses don't have a person's address on them. The complaint might have the address.

If you're not the named defendant in the lawsuit, then unless it's an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit, you're not a party. If it is an unlawful detainer, there should have been attached a prejudgment claim form. Most courts have eviction help clinics that could guide you through the process of completing the form and filing an answer. Don't ignore it if you're a tenant or occupant.

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Answered on 3/25/09, 1:31 pm


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