Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

Upon filing a claim, the clerk shall
furnish to the plaintiff a form of answer and instructions to the defendant,
which, among other matters shall advise the defendant that if the defendant
desires to have a hearing on the matter, the defendant must sign, complete and
file the answer with the clerk. The instructions also shall notify the
defendant that if the defendant does not sign and file the answer within
twenty (20) days from the date of service on the defendant, judgment will be
entered as requested in the claim.
If no answer is filed within twenty (20) days, judgment may be entered by
the court as provided in Rule 55, I.R.C.P. If an answer is filed by the
defendant, the court shall set the matter for trial or mediation, by notice
mailed to each party.
The court shall collect in advance upon each claim the sum of seven
dollars ($7.00), which shall be in addition to the costs necessary to effect
service of the claim upon the defendant, and which shall be paid to the county
treasurer for deposit in the district court fund of the county.

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