QUESTION
Do papers have to be submitted to the courts and be issued a case number (ie: file a claim) before being served to the defendant by a process server?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2014 on Bankruptcy - North Carolina
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Debt Collection Attorney serving Chicago, IL
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In Illinois yes. In a few states, such as MN, no.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 10:11 AM
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Generally yes, otherwise you would not know what case to respond to. Read the summons and complaint carefully, generally the case number appears on one or more of the documents.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 10:10 AM
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In Washington a law suit may be commenced by serving without filing. If served, it is deemed commenced.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 10:08 AM
If you are filing a lawsuit, the original documentation must be filed with the clerk in the county in which the case will be held. When the clerk files the paperwork, she/he will assign the case a file number.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2014 at 1:38 PM