Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Proof of service on multiple defendants
One of the three defendants has not responded to my request for production of documents and days have passed from the due date. The defendant has ignored my phone call and letter to produce documents.
I am filing a motion to compel answer. Do I need to serve the papers on other defendants too?
Thank you for the information and time.
Asked on 3/24/08, 1:10 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Proof of service on multiple defendants
Yes, you need to serve it on all parties that have appeared in the case.
Answered on 3/24/08, 1:33 pm
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Proof of service on multiple defendants
Yes. Anything you serve on one party has to be served on the others. The other parties may decide that the papers aren't relevant to them, but that is their decision to make, not yours.
Answered on 3/24/08, 2:21 pm