Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
What happens if I ignore summons papers? Will they resend the paperwork through mail? See below details.
Opened the door and the person dropped the paperwork front of my door. (I didn't sign anything) I picked it up, walked to his car and left the paperwork on his windshield. I wasn't the person being summons. He did take a photo of me leaving the paper work on his windshield. Problem is she does not have the paperwork. Wondering if they will resend it through mail. thanks!
1 Answer from Attorneys
If the summons is for someone else, service is by substitute service upon you. They are required to mail a copy to the other person, but she shouldn't count on it. She has 30 days from the date of service to file a responsive pleading. She can go to the local courthouse to get a copy of the lawsuit so that she might respond in a timely fashion.