Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
When I answer a summons and complaint, should the copy I send to the plaintiff's attorney be a copy after the clerk has verified receiving it?
Asked on 10/18/09, 9:20 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse
Sarah Grosse, Esquire
No, the answer should be an original with your signature. You also should attach a certificate of service which says something to the affect of "I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been sent to ____ at _____ via _____." You also file an original copy with the clerk of court. If the clerk has assigned a case number already, you can either handwrite or type it into the original document which you will send to the plaintiff.
Answered on 10/18/09, 10:54 am
Lesly Longa
Longa Law P.A.
No. You may want to hire an attorney to represent you before this goes further.
Answered on 10/18/09, 3:09 pm
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