You are being sued; respond within 30 days to avoid default judgment.
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What You Should Do Next
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File a Written Response
Submit your response to the court within 30 days of receiving the summons.
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Seek Legal Assistance
Contact an attorney or legal aid service if you need help with your response.
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Check Court Forms
Visit the California Courts Online Self-Help Center for necessary court forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I do if I receive a summons?
- You must file a written response within 30 days to avoid losing the case.
- How can I respond to a court summons?
- File a written response in proper legal form at the court where the case is filed.
- What happens if I don't respond to the summons?
- If you don't respond within 30 days, the court may rule against you by default.
- Where can I find legal help for my case?
- Visit the California Courts Online Self-Help Center or contact a local attorney referral service.
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Full Notice Text
SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL)NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:(AVISO AL DEMANDO): BRIAN LAWRENCE HEWS, an individual; EDWARD ARTHUR HEWS an individual; ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SECURITY INTEREST OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S RIGHT THERETOYOU ARE BEING SUED BY:Harriet A. Harris as an individual and Trustee of the Harris Family Trust established October 22, 1988 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The Court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no pueda pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes del California, (www.sucorte.cagov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is:(El nombre y direccion de la corte es):Central Justice Center700 Civic Center Dr. WestSanta Ana, CA 92701CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso):30-2026-01545644-CU-OR-CJC The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):Nicole Dunn, (Bar # 213550)First American Law Group5 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 250-3500.DATE: (Fecha) 02/05/2026David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court By (Secretario) K. Climer, Deputy . (Adjunto)The Orange County RegisterPublished: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26
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