So Sue Me!Never been hit by a lawsuit? Prepare for your day in court.
ByMarc Diener•
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Lawsuits are an ugly fact of life. Sadly, in our litigioussociety, if you haven't already had the pleasure, you'reprobably overdue for one or more of these uniquely time-consuming,aggravating and expensive ordeals.
You'll know you're being sued when you receive formalnotice by mail or in person. And after the shock and rage subside,you'll find yourself holding a summons directing you to file awritten response with the applicable court within a specifiedperiod of time, generally 30 days for state courts and 20 days forfederal. What do you do now?
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