Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Washington
information about answering a summons
In answering a summons is it 20 days or 20 business days to respond to the summons. can you extend amount of days on a summons?
Asked on 6/03/06, 1:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
Re: information about answering a summons
With a few exceptions, you have 20 calendar days to respond (or file a notice of appearance to prevent default without notice). If the 20th day falls on a non-judicial day you have until the next judicial day to file and serve your response. If you file your response by mail allow three additional judicial days for mail filing and service.
Answered on 6/04/06, 3:39 am