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A court date can not be set until a Complaint is filed. In federal court the Answer (defendant's response) must be filed within 20 days of receiving the complaint according to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This time will vary depending on the state for state court. If the answer is not filed within the specified time, a default judgment will be rendered, meaning all statements in the Complaint are assumed true.

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