Time Periods

Question 1

14 days

Answer 1

1. Expiration of TRO
2. File jury demand after service of answer
3. Appeal class action certification or denial

Question 2

21 days

Answer 2

1. File Rule 12 motion/answer after service of complaint
2. Amend pleadings after service (P) or after responsive pleading/Motion is served (D)
3. Withdraw pleading after Rule 11 (sanction) motion is served

Question 3

28 days

Answer 3

1. File RJMOV after judgment
2. File Motion for a New Trial after judgment

Question 4

30 days

Answer 4

1. Remove from state court
2. Remand to state court
3. Return request to waive service of process (60 days if outside U.S.)
4. Appeal after final judgment

Question 5

60 days

Answer 5

File Rule 12(b) Motion or Answer if D waived service of process (90 days if outside U.S.)

Question 6

90 days

Answer 6

Service of process

Question 7

1 year

Answer 7

Limitation to remove based on diversity