Date Of Service Of Summons In Cuyahoga
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This is the date on which you must appear in court and answer the complaint. A default judgment may be entered against you, if you do not show in court on the date. The return date is typically set within 30 days of the date of service. You will receive notice of the return date when you are served with the lawsuit.
(The “return date” of a summons is the date to respond or face default.) Different courts have different forms and different time limits. And note that by having the summons issued, a party suddenly can invoke the full power of the civil courts to obtain relief.
(A) Any summons in an action, including a claim for possession, pursuant to this chapter shall be issued, be in the form specified, and be served and returned as provided in this section. Such service shall be at least seven days before the day set for trial.
⌦ Return Date: The date that the Defendant must file his/her answer by and/or appear in Court, which is listed on the Summons. ⌦ May: In legal terms, “may” is defined as “optional” or “can.” ⌦ Shall: In legal terms, “shall” is defined as “required.” If you do not understand this information, please contact an attorney.
The term Return date means the day named in a writ or other form of legal process as the date when the response to that paper must be made. Return date, in case of divorce cases is the date on which the stipulated waiting period for a divorce begins. It is also the date by which the defendant should file an appearance.
A copy of the summons and the complaint, indictment, or information shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the person summoned unless it is shown by affidavit that a reasonable effort has been made, without success, to obtain such address.
After service to the defendants, the original summons, along with the "return of service" proving the summons and complaint were served, is filed with the court to show that each defendant was served. A summons differs from a subpena, which is an order to a witness to appear.
Proof of Service of Summons (POS-010) Tells the court that you had a summons or other legal papers delivered to (served on) the other party in a case. Lists the papers that were served and tells who they were served on, where, when, and how they were served, and who served them.
If your service at this time presents a hardship, you must submit a request, in writing, to the Jury Commission, Justice Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, or by fax: (216) 443-3044. You must submit your request for deferral as early as possible following receipt of your summons for jury duty.
