Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York
law suit
Once papers are served, how long does the party being sued have before they respond to it?
Asked on 8/10/07, 3:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori
The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC
Re: law suit
depends on if they are served in person, or by mail, and whether the case is state or federal and then, what state.
In a NY state suit it is 20 days after personal service and 30 if by other means unless a court sets a different standard.
Answered on 8/11/07, 11:33 pm
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