Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Response To The Court?
I have to type a response to the court, I was served a summons and have now about 10 days to reply.it is a slander case at the superior court in los angeles. in my response do I give my entire side of the story with all the facts,if I have any evidence that proves the plantiff wrong do I send that along with the response, do I do all this on regular paper or is there a form to be filled out, also who do I address it to? cannot afford a lawyer so all this has to be done by me.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Response To The Court?
Just file a general denial.
Re: Response To The Court?
Thank you for your posted question.
Typically, you outline in general format, your defenses in an answer. You don't need to go through everything you would present at trial, but you do need to make a basic showing in your pleading documents that there is or are defenses to the allegations in the complaint.
Are you sure you can't afford an attorney? Many are able to, at a low cost, file a legally sufficient answer in your own name, instead of having you retain on a large hourly rate or flat fee basis, or prepare a bankruptcy, which might help you in this case.
I hope that this information helps, but if you have any further questions, want more information, or feel that you need legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. I�m happy to help in any way that I can.
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