I respectfully disagree with Mr. Whipple.
It depends on what your cross-complaint is for. If you are going to file a cross-complaint against the person suing you, you don't need a summons. The court already has jurisdiction over them by reason of them filing a lawsuit.
If you are filing a cross-complaint against the plaintiff (the person suing you) you must file it at the time or before your answer. If you filed your answer first, you will have to seek leave of court to file a cross-complaint.
I respectfully disagree with Mr. Whipple.
It depends on what your cross-complaint is for. If you are going to file a cross-complaint against the person suing you, you don't need a summons. The court already has jurisdiction over them by reason of them filing a lawsuit.
If you are filing a cross-complaint against the plaintiff (the person suing you) you must file it at the time or before your answer. If you filed your answer first, you will have to seek leave of court to file a cross-complaint.
