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➤ When must a defendant file an answer and what happens if they don’t?
Timing varies by jurisdiction and service method, but rules commonly require an answer within about 20–30 days after service or after a court’s ruling on a pre-answer motion. Failure to timely answer can permit the plaintiff to seek a default judgment, which may resolve liability without a trial unless the court reopens the case.