It was my friend who answered the door and when the man serving asked him if he was (my name) he mumbled "huh"? And was given the papers, did that have any relevance to my case?
Sounds like someone has sued you. If you are having trouble with the Answer form, recommend you hire an attorney (or contact legal aid in your area if you cannot afford one/. Learning what SHOULD have been done can be costly in court and the information you need to fill out the form is contained in the complaint (bill of particulars)--which we do not have access to online. See a local attorney as soon as possible.
Sounds like someone has sued you. If you are having trouble with the Answer form, recommend you hire an attorney (or contact legal aid in your area if you cannot afford one/. Learning what SHOULD have been done can be costly in court and the information you need to fill out the form is contained in the complaint (bill of particulars)--which we do not have access to online. See a local attorney as soon as possible.
Unless this is a small claims lawsuit where no answer is required, you're going to need an attorney if you have been sued in a superior court lawsuit.
No relevance to your defense. You describe facts indicating you were served by substituted service. California Code of Civil Procedure section 415.20(2):
"If a copy of the summons and of the complaint cannot with reasonable diligence be personally delivered to the person to be served as specified in Section 416.60, 416.70, 416.80, or 416.90, a summons may be served by leaving a copy of the summons and of the complaint at such person's dwelling house, usual place of abode, usual place of business, or usual mailing address other than a United States Postal Service post office box, in the presence of a competent member of the household or a person apparently in charge of his or her office, place of business, or usual mailing address other than a United States Postal Service post office box, at least 18 years of age, who shall be informed of the contents thereof, and by thereafter mailing a copy of the summons and of the complaint (by first-class mail, postage prepaid) to the person to be served at the place where a copy of the summons and of the complaint were left. Service of a summons in this manner is deemed complete on the 10th day after the mailing."
