Columbia Supp. L. R. 13 app D
NOTICE
You must file an answer in writing to this order within the time allowed by the order. If you do not file a written answer within such time, the other side may be given whatever he or she is requesting in the motion. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. In order to file an answer in writing, you must do the following things:
(1) Your written answer must contain the title and number of this case.
(2) Your written answer must specify the item or items of relief requested by the other side
which you oppose. Although you do not need to state the reasons why you oppose the requested relief, your answer will be more easily understood if you do.
(3) Your written answer must be signed by you and must contain your current mailing address and your phone number. All future notices and documents in this case will be sent to you at the address listed on your written answer unless and until you file in this case a written notice of a change of such address, and the court will proceed on the assumption that you have received all communications and documents mailed to you at your most current address on file in this case.
(4) Your written answer must be mailed or presented to the clerk of the court so as to actually reach the clerk of the court within the time allowed.
(5) Your written answer must be accompanied by payment of any filing fee required by law for the filing of the answer, or you must obtain a court order waiving or deferring such filing fee (you should contact the clerk of the court if you have any questions concerning a filing fee).
(6) At or before the time you file your written answer with the clerk of the court, you must mail a copy of the answer to the attorney for the other side or to the other side personally if he or she is not represented by an attorney. You must attach a certificate showing proof of mailing to the answer which you file with the clerk. If you properly file a written answer, the court will set a court date and time for both parties to appear. The hearing will be scheduled for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes unless the court finds good reason to extend the hearing. The parties should be present to answer any questions the court may ask. The court will not hear oral testimony but will consider written statements of witnesses. If you do not file an answer within the time allowed, the relief requested may be granted. If you wish to seek affirmative relief for yourself against the other side, you must file an appropriate motion with an affidavit, and you must mail a copy of the motion and affidavit to the attorney for the other side or to the other side personally if he or she is not represented by an attorney.
Columbia Supp. L. R. 13 app D