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Can I respond with civil answer after 30 days?

Asked on Mar 28th, 2017 on Civil Litigation - California
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I have a civil court case in San Diego (Central) in April (precisely a month from now) and it was originally filed in November last year. The plaintiff died 7 days later so I didn't file anything but his girlfriend managed to get a motion the week after the civil case management conference next month to continue in his stead. Do I have to file an answer or can I just show up to court? If I do, which is what it seems to be... can I still respond?
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Estate Litigation Attorney serving Redlands, CA at Price Law Firm, APC
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Yes, you must still file an answer.  You may need leave of court or a stipulation from the plaintiff.  Just showing up at the hearing is not enough.
Answered on Mar 29th, 2017 at 1:06 PM

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