Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Utah

Answering a Summons

Is there a proper format for answering a summons? I received a summons for a work done on an investment property that I was building for a mechanics lien. The problem is that the main contractor spent all of the money and knowingly had this company come and do the work anyway. Is there a specific way that I need to address the letter or format the letter?


Asked on 11/26/07, 10:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Answering a Summons

You must use the same heading, except for where to other attorney's name is, you put yours, and where it says "complaint" or "petition" you put Answer. Then respond to each paragraph, either admitting or denying. If it was your building, you will have to counter sue the contractor. You should consider hiring an attorney.

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Answered on 11/26/07, 10:45 pm


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