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Amended Complaint Becomes Operative
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Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1)(A), the First Amended Complaint filed on April 28, 2025, becomes the operative complaint, replacing the original. The defendant must respond to this amended complaint. If the defendant hasnt responded by the deadline, you might consider seeking a default judgment. In Nevada, responses are typically due by 5:00 PM on the specified date. Lawsuits are generally public records, but some may be sealed. If the defendant responds to the original complaint, remind them that the amended complaint is operative. Consider legal advice for further actions.Full Conversation
plaintiff served original complaint to defendant march *, * and defendant requested an extension april *, * to be able to respond to complaint by may *, * ...defendant has not responded to complaint...if plaintiff filed an amended complaint on april *, * ...what is the operating complaint that the defendant will have to answer to?
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), once you file a First Amended Complaint, it becomes the operative complaint. The defendant must respond to the amended complaint, which was filed on April *, *.
does plaintiff need consent from defendant or permission from court first?
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), you can amend your complaint once as a matter of course without needing consent from the defendant or permission from the court if it's done within 21 days after serving it. Since you filed on April *, *, within the allowed timeframe, no consent is needed.
plaintiff served complaint march *, *
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- Under FRCP *(a)(*)(A), the First Amended Complaint filed on April *, *, is the operative complaint.
- Defendant must respond to this amended complaint.
- No consent or court permission needed if amended within 21 days after serving the original complaint.
If you have any further questions or need more details, feel free to ask!
- Under FRCP *(a)(*)(A), the First Amended Complaint filed on April *, *, is the operative complaint.
- Defendant must respond to this amended complaint.
- No consent or court permission needed if amended within 21 days after serving the original complaint.
If you have any further questions or need more details, feel free to ask!
the defendant has not responded
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Since the defendant has not responded to the First Amended Complaint, you may consider seeking a default judgment. Here are some general steps under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *:
- File a motion for default judgment with the court.
- Provide proof of service and failure to respond.
- The court may require a hearing.
Would you like to know more about this procedure?
Since the defendant has not responded to the First Amended Complaint, you may consider seeking a default judgment. Here are some general steps under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *:
- File a motion for default judgment with the court.
- Provide proof of service and failure to respond.
- The court may require a hearing.
Would you like to know more about this procedure?
the defendant says they don't give me consent
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Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), you don't need consent from the defendant or permission from the court to amend your complaint within 21 days after serving the original. Since the defendant hasn't responded to the amended complaint, you might consider seeking a default judgment. Would you like more details on this procedure?
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), you don't need consent from the defendant or permission from the court to amend your complaint within 21 days after serving the original. Since the defendant hasn't responded to the amended complaint, you might consider seeking a default judgment. Would you like more details on this procedure?
so am i within 21 days of serving the complaint
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Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), you can amend your complaint within 21 days after serving it without needing consent. Since you served the original complaint on March *, *, and amended it on April *, *, you are outside the *-day period.
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), you can amend your complaint within 21 days after serving it without needing consent. Since you served the original complaint on March *, *, and amended it on April *, *, you are outside the *-day period.
so with that being said what is the operating complaint
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The First Amended Complaint filed on April *, *, is the operative complaint. The defendant is required to respond to this amended complaint as per Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A). If the defendant hasn't responded, you might consider seeking a default judgment. Would you like more information on this process?
The First Amended Complaint filed on April *, *, is the operative complaint. The defendant is required to respond to this amended complaint as per Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A). If the defendant hasn't responded, you might consider seeking a default judgment. Would you like more information on this process?
but i served the original complaint on march *, * how does the first amended complaint become the operating complaint
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Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), the First Amended Complaint becomes the operative complaint because amending your complaint is allowed once as a matter of course, even if served later than 21 days after the original. Defendant must respond to this amended complaint. Would you like more information on seeking a default judgment since the defendant hasn't responded?
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), the First Amended Complaint becomes the operative complaint because amending your complaint is allowed once as a matter of course, even if served later than 21 days after the original. Defendant must respond to this amended complaint. Would you like more information on seeking a default judgment since the defendant hasn't responded?
plaintiff served defendant march *, * and defendant has not answered to the original complaint and plaintiff filed first amended complaint april *, *... plaintiff wants to know which complaint will be the operating complaint that defendant must respond to?
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Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), the First Amended Complaint filed on April *, *, becomes the operative complaint, replacing the original. The defendant must respond to this amended complaint. If the defendant hasn't responded, you might consider seeking a default judgment. Would you like more information on this process?
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A), the First Amended Complaint filed on April *, *, becomes the operative complaint, replacing the original. The defendant must respond to this amended complaint. If the defendant hasn't responded, you might consider seeking a default judgment. Would you like more information on this process?
the defendant has until may *, * so what time must they file an answer by in nevada
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In Nevada, a defendant should file an answer by the end of the business day on the specified date, generally *:* PM. However, it's essential to verify specific court rules, as deadlines may vary. If you need further details or assistance, feel free to ask!
In Nevada, a defendant should file an answer by the end of the business day on the specified date, generally *:* PM. However, it's essential to verify specific court rules, as deadlines may vary. If you need further details or assistance, feel free to ask!
will the lawsuit be public record forever
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Lawsuits are generally public records, which can be accessed by the public. However, certain records may be sealed or restricted by the court. The public availability typically depends on state laws and court rules. If privacy is a concern, you might consider seeking legal advice for specific options.
Lawsuits are generally public records, which can be accessed by the public. However, certain records may be sealed or restricted by the court. The public availability typically depends on state laws and court rules. If privacy is a concern, you might consider seeking legal advice for specific options.
at this moment before defendant answers what does plaintiff need to do?
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Since the defendant has until May *, *, to respond to the First Amended Complaint, the plaintiff should:
- Wait for the defendant's response by the deadline.
- Prepare to respond to any motions or answers filed by the defendant.
- Monitor the court docket for any updates.
If the defendant does not respond by the deadline, consider seeking a default judgment.
Since the defendant has until May *, *, to respond to the First Amended Complaint, the plaintiff should:
- Wait for the defendant's response by the deadline.
- Prepare to respond to any motions or answers filed by the defendant.
- Monitor the court docket for any updates.
If the defendant does not respond by the deadline, consider seeking a default judgment.
what if the defendant claims that they will be responding to the original complaint and not the first amended complaint?
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If the defendant claims they will respond to the original complaint, remind them that the First Amended Complaint is the operative complaint, as per Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A). They are required to respond to this amended complaint. If they fail to do so, consider seeking a default judgment after the deadline. Would you like more details on this process?
If the defendant claims they will respond to the original complaint, remind them that the First Amended Complaint is the operative complaint, as per Federal Rule of Civil Procedure *(a)(*)(A). They are required to respond to this amended complaint. If they fail to do so, consider seeking a default judgment after the deadline. Would you like more details on this process?
defendant has responded to the original complaint
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Since the defendant has responded to the original complaint instead of the First Amended Complaint, you should remind them that the amended complaint is the operative one. Consider filing a motion to clarify this with the court or seek legal advice to address the situation.
Since the defendant has responded to the original complaint instead of the First Amended Complaint, you should remind them that the amended complaint is the operative one. Consider filing a motion to clarify this with the court or seek legal advice to address the situation.
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