Summons/ Notice to appear for pretrial conference.

Even though you did not sign for it, the process server's delivery of the documents to you may count as valid service (assuming they personally handed it to you or followed other appropriate procedures). Don't ignore those papers - you will likely end up with a default judgment being entered against you, which means you lose without a trial. (Click on the links below for more information about that.) If the summons does not state that you need to respond in 20 days, then it may be a summons from the small claims court; unlike other Florida courts, small claims does not require a written answer be filed within 20 days, but does require the personal appearance of either you or your attorney. Please see a lawyer right away, preferably an attorney who is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Good luck! Taras Taras S. Rudnitsky, Esq. Rudnitsky Law Firm Lake Mary, FL 1-888-834-5297

Fax me the papers to 1-800-613-2585. Then let's talk by phone. Call my Orlando office (407) 425-9700. I'll try to point you in the right direction. MARK S. GURALNICK, ESQ.

This sounds like a summons for a civil case. Even if you didn't sign for it you should still appear to the pretrial conference. Failure to appear to the pretrial conference in a civil case could result in a default judgment being entered against you. This means you would lose. If you are confused, and it sounds like you are, you should consult an attorney. An attorney can determine what, if any, the response should include. It also sounds like you don't want to wait too long before doing this. Good luck!