Who must I serve my Answer to?

You must serve a copy of your Answer on John S. Keffer, Esquire, at Keffer Law Firm, 10 Law Range, Sumter, SC.

How long do I have to respond to this summons?

You have thirty (30) days after service (not counting the day of service) to file and serve your Answer.

What happens if I do not file an Answer?

The court may enter a default judgment against you granting the relief sought in the Complaint.

Court Notice — 10 Law Range, Sumter, SC (2025-DR-14-125)

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Family court - custody/child

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This is a family court summons filed in Clarendon County regarding minor child K.G.E. (born 2015). Defendants Christian A. Murphy and Colby Eason must file an answer within 30 days or risk a default judgment for the relief requested.

Key Takeaways

Defendants must file an Answer within 30 days of service
Case involves minor child K.G.E., born 2015
Filed in Clarendon County Family Court, Docket 2025-DR-14-125
If no Answer, judgment by default may be entered

Deadline · Response Deadline

June 19, 3005

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Published

May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file an Answer
Within 30 days of service, draft a written Answer to the Complaint and retain a copy for filing with the Family Court.
2
Serve the Answer on plaintiff's attorney
Serve a copy of your Answer on John S. Keffer, Keffer Law Firm, 10 Law Range, Sumter, SC, phone (803) 774-1004 within the 30-day deadline.
3
Consult an attorney
Contact a family law attorney promptly to discuss defenses and next steps before the 30-day deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must I serve my Answer to?: You must serve a copy of your Answer on John S. Keffer, Esquire, at Keffer Law Firm, 10 Law Range, Sumter, SC.
How long do I have to respond to this summons?: You have thirty (30) days after service (not counting the day of service) to file and serve your Answer.
What happens if I do not file an Answer?: The court may enter a default judgment against you granting the relief sought in the Complaint.

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Legal terms in this notice

Summons: A formal notice requiring a defendant to respond to a court complaint within a set time.
Answer: The defendant's written response to the allegations in the complaint.
Judgment by default: A court decision entered against a party who fails to respond or appear.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF CLARENDONIN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUITJeffrey T. Murphy,Plaintiff,VS.Christian A. Murphy and Colby Eason,Defendants.
In Re: K.G.E born 2015, Minor child Under the age of eighteen (18) years old.DOCKET NO.: 2025-DR-14-125SUMMONS
TO: CHRISTIAN A. MURPHY AND COLBY EASON, THE ABOVE-NAMEDDEFENDANTS
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 John S. Keffer, Esquire, at his office located at 10 Law Range, Sumter South Carolina, 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, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.Dated at Sumter, South Carolina, on the 20 of May 2025.KEFFER LAW FIRM/s/JOHN S. KEFFERAttorney for Plaintiff S.C. Bar #6791010 Law RangeSumter, South Carolina 29150 Ph.: (803) 774-10044/25, 5/2, 5/9 COL-401412