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Raul A. Arencibia
Miami Litigation Lawyer.
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If a person is served papers and does not respond within the 20 calendar days, what happens?

Asked by a user in Clearwater, FL - over 3 years ago.

The plaintiff can move for a default against the person not responding within the 20 days.

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How are the twenty days to provide an answer to a lawsuit computed under FL civil procedure rules

Asked by a user in Miami, FL - over 3 years ago.

20 calendar days to respond (reesponse means a motion to dismiss or an answer). If the 20th days falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, you have untile the following business day.