What to do after you’ve been served.

Take a deep breath. Read all the papers. The papers will tell you what the case is about and what you need to do. The sooner you read the court papers, the faster you can take action.

It is important that you do not wait because court cases have strict deadlines.

Learn more in our article How to Answer When You Get Sued.

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