Which statement about Acknowledgment of Service is true?

Which statement about Acknowledgment of Service is true?

• A. It is the claimant's acknowledgment of service
• B. It is the defendant's acknowledgment; usually due within 14 days
• C. It is a court order to extend the timetable
• D. It is filed jointly by both parties

Answer: (B)

The thing being tested is what the Acknowledgment of Service actually is in the process after a claim form is served. It is a formal notice by the defendant indicating they have received the claim and intend to defend. This is the defendant’s action, not the claimant’s. It is usually due within 14 days of service, and once it’s acknowledged, the time to file a defense is extended (often to 28 days from service) to give the defendant more time to prepare. It is not a court order to extend the timetable, and it is not filed jointly by both parties.

The thing being tested is what the Acknowledgment of Service actually is in the process after a claim form is served. It is a formal notice by the defendant indicating they have received the claim and intend to defend. This is the defendant’s action, not the claimant’s. It is usually due within 14 days of service, and once it’s acknowledged, the time to file a defense is extended (often to 28 days from service) to give the defendant more time to prepare. It is not a court order to extend the timetable, and it is not filed jointly by both parties.