Should I answer counter-complain?

[xz2019]

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

For a case I'm the defendant. I filed third-party complain against Jon, then Jon filed counter-complain.

Should I file to answer the counter-complain?
What would happen if I don't file the answer for the counter-complain for more than a month?

 

[Mass_Shyster]

Should I file to answer the counter-complain?

Yes

What would happen if I don't file the answer for the counter-complain for more than a month?

Jon could move for a default judgment

 

[xz2019]

Thanks Mass_Shyster,
Now more than 50 days passed, if I file the answer now, would it help?

 

[Mass_Shyster]

Thanks Mass_Shyster,
Now more than 50 days passed, if I file the answer now, would it help?

I am not familiar with the rules in your state. I think a court would be reluctant to enter a default judgment after an answer was filed. You may need to file a motion to expand the time to file an answer.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

For a case I'm the defendant. I filed third-party complain against Jon, then Jon filed counter-complain.

Should I file to answer the counter-complain?
What would happen if I don't file the answer for the counter-complain for more than a month?

Here is a link to North Carolina’s Rules of Civil Procedure:
https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatuteSections/Chapter1A

If there is a lot of money at stake in this lawsuit, you would be smart to consult with an attorney in your area - this especially so if you are puzzling over the Rules of Procedure.

Good luck.

 

[not2cleverRed]

https://forum.freeadvice.com/threads/defendant-sent-answer-to-my-complain-in-plain-regular-mail.657412/

 

[quincy]

Thanks, Red.

 

[not2cleverRed]

https://forum.freeadvice.com/threads/should-answer-complaints-strike-for-answer.657493/

Legal answer: you are lost. Get help.

https://forum.freeadvice.com/threads/i-answered-a-complaint-for-me-and-a-friend-is-that-okay.657494/

Legal answer: no, it is not okay.