How long do I have to respond to this summons?

You must serve your Answer within 30 days after the summons is served, not counting the day of service.

What happens if I ignore the summons?

A default judgment can be entered against you, granting the plaintiff the relief they seek.

Where do I send my Answer?

Serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff's attorney at Joye Law Firm, 5861 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406.

Court Notice — 5861 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC (2026-CP-10-___________)

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Negligence/Automobile Wreck

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This is a summons for defendant Eliu Hernandez-Cifuentes in a negligence/automobile wreck lawsuit filed by Celestine Mattei in Charleston County. The defendant must file and serve an answer within 30 days or risk a default judgment for the relief requested.

Key Takeaways

Defendant must answer within 30 days of service
Failure to answer leads to default judgment
Action filed in Charleston County Court of Common Pleas
Plaintiff is Celestine Mattei; defendant is Eliu Hernandez-Cifuentes

Deadline · Response Deadline

March 14, 3030

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Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
City: North Charleston
Address: 5861 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC
Case #: 2026-CP-10-___________

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If you don't respond

If the defendant fails to answer the complaint within 30 days after service, a default judgment will be entered against them granting the relief requested in the complaint.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file an Answer
Draft your Answer to the Complaint and ensure it is served within 30 days of service; file with the Ninth Judicial Circuit court as required.
2
Serve the plaintiff's attorney
Serve a copy of your Answer on William C. Asche at Joye Law Firm, 5861 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406; phone 843-725-4259.
3
Consult an attorney
Contact a defense attorney promptly to review the complaint and preserve defenses before the 30-day deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to respond to this summons?: You must serve your Answer within 30 days after the summons is served, not counting the day of service.
What happens if I ignore the summons?: A default judgment can be entered against you, granting the plaintiff the relief they seek.
Where do I send my Answer?: Serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff's attorney at Joye Law Firm, 5861 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406.

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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 order granting the plaintiff relief because the defendant failed to respond.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF SOUTH 
CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CHARLESTON
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CASE NO.: 2026-CP-10-___________
Celestine Mattei,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Eliu Hernandez-Cifuentes,
Defendant.
SUMMONS
(Negligence/Automobile Wreck)
(Jury Trial Requested)
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:
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 said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office at 5861 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to Answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, exclusive of the day of such service, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
JOYE LAW FIRM, L.L.P.
By: s/William Asche 
William C. Asche
SC Bar No.: 101989
5861 Rivers Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29406
Office: 843-725-4259
Fax: 843-529-9180
Email: 
wasche@joyelawfirm.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
North Charleston, South Carolina
This 13th day of March 2026
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