What must I do after being served this summons?

You must serve and file an Answer to the Complaint within 30 days of service at the attorney's address listed.

Where do I send my Answer?

Serve a copy on the plaintiff's attorneys at 737 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 and file it with the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court.

What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline?

The plaintiff can request a default judgment against you, which may grant the relief they seek.

Court Notice — 737 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC (2025CP4205747)

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Founders Federal Credit Union has filed a civil complaint in Spartanburg County against Dillon Paul Smith (aka Dillion Smith). The defendant must file an Answer within 30 days of service or risk a default judgment for the relief sought by the plaintiff.

Key Takeaways

Defendant: Dillon Paul Smith (aka Dillion Smith)
File an Answer within 30 days of service
Case filed Nov 11, 2025 in Spartanburg County
Plaintiff: Founders Federal Credit Union
Default judgment possible if no Answer is filed

Published: May 17, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Lancaster
Address: 737 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC · 3 filings

Case #

2025CP4205747

Research context

3 filings at this address 5 court notice notices in Lancaster (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If the defendant does not serve an Answer within 30 days after service, the plaintiff may ask the court for a default judgment granting the relief requested in the Complaint.

What to do next

1
Prepare and serve an Answer
Draft an Answer and serve a copy on the plaintiff's attorneys at 737 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 within 30 days of service.
2
File with Spartanburg Clerk of Court
File your Answer with the Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County; the Complaint was filed Nov 11, 2025 (Case No. 2025CP4205747).
3
Contact an attorney
Consult an attorney promptly—plaintiff's counsel listed: Philip E. Wright / Michael G. Lindsay, (803) 289-5390.

Frequently asked questions

What must I do after being served this summons?: You must serve and file an Answer to the Complaint within 30 days of service at the attorney's address listed.
Where do I send my Answer?: Serve a copy on the plaintiff's attorneys at 737 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 and file it with the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court.
What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline?: The plaintiff can request a default judgment against you, which may grant the relief they seek.

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Legal terms in this notice

Summons: A court document notifying a defendant of a lawsuit and requiring a response.
Answer: The defendant's written response to the plaintiff's Complaint, admitting or denying allegations.
Default judgment: A court ruling in favor of the plaintiff because the defendant failed to respond.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG
IN THE COURT OF
COMMON PLEAS
Case No.  2025CP4205747
Founders Federal
Credit Union,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Dillon Paul Smith
a/k/a Dillion Smith,
Defendant.
SUMMONS
TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the person whose name is subscribed below at 737 Plantation Road, Lancaster, South Carolina 29720, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service.  The Summons and Complaint in this action were filed on November 11, 2025 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default to be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Philip E. Wright
Michael G. Lindsay
Founders Federal
Credit Union
737 Plantation Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-5390
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
May 17, 24, 31 2026
LGSC0519156