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What does it mean to receive an alias summons and what will happen?
Asked on Mar 20th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Delaware
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I received an alias summons. It says I have 28 days to serve the plaintiff's attorney an answer to the complaint and my answer must be filed with the court 3 days after service to the attorney. The answer day is April 11, 2013.
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It means they tried to serve you before but were unable so they had to file an alias. If you do not answer the complaint you can have a default judgment placed against you.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 3:51 PM
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An alias summons means that the plaintiff tried to serve you once before but was unsuccessful. A new summons had to be issued and that is an alias summons. If you do not timely respond to the summons, a default judgment can be taken against you. Please see an attorney as soon as possible.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 3:51 PM