Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Civil Summons

What legal form is used to reply to a civil summons in Superior Court?


Asked on 7/15/05, 3:11 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Civil Summons

You don't respond to the summons, you must respond to the complaint and the allegations of the lawsuit. The summons just gives you general information about some of your rights and time deadlines.

The Court has OPTIONAL forms to file an answer to the complaint, but it is better to have a custom pleading that asserts the necessary affirmative defenses and denials. You might also need to file a demurrer or motion to strike if there are any improper allegations in the complaint.

There are a lot more details that should be discussed with an attorney. Feel free to contact my office for a consultation.

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Answered on 7/15/05, 3:28 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Civil Summons

You must file a responsive pleading, typically an answer, to a complaint. Feel free to give me a call later this PM to discuss. (310) 858-9771

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Answered on 7/15/05, 3:42 pm
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Re: Civil Summons

That would be an answer, but I suspect you will need a little more than a form.

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Answered on 7/15/05, 8:11 pm


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