If I filed an answer to to a summons and complaint yesterday with the court but forgot to get the copies stamped, what do I do?

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If I filed an answer to to a summons and complaint yesterday with the court but forgot to get the copies stamped, what do I do?

Will the answer still be accepted and can they back stamp the copies for the plaintiff and other defendants?

Asked on May 19, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Although the answer to the complaint might be accepted by the plaintiff and the other defendants without the court stamp, it would be better to have a court-stamped copy for your records. 

Since you have the case number (on your answer to the complaint and on the complaint), you can go to the court and ask the court clerk for the file.  You can't remove the file from the court, but can ask the court clerk to photocopy the answer to the complaint.  Then, you will have a court-stamped copy for your records.  The court won't back- stamp the copies you already have in your possession.

If you go to the court and you don't have the case number, you will need to look for your name in the court's computer under defendants in the plaintiff/defendant index to find the case number.  Once you have the case number, give it to the court clerk and ask to see the file.


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