How many days does a defendant in the federal court have to answer a complaint?

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14 July, 15:20

How many days does a defendant in the federal court have to answer a complaint?

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Nola Keller · Answer 1

An answer is filed by the defendant after s/he has been served with a copy of the complaint. If you have been served with a summons and complaint, you have twenty-one (21) days to file an answer. The United States government, its agencies, and employees have sixty (60) days to file an answer.