STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND ) ) ) ) ) _____________________________ CIVIL CASE NUMBER IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT AFFIDAVIT TO BE RELIEVED OF FAILURE TO TIMELY ANSWER COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF(S) Vs DEFENDANT(S) More than thirty (30) days ago, I was served with a Complaint that I failed to Answer within the required thirty day period. I understand that at this time a default judgment has not been rendered by the Court against me for Failure to Timely Answer. Therefore, I request the Court to relieve me of Failure to Timely Answer and permit me to Answer and defend against the action filed against me. Upon a showing of good cause, Rule 55, SC Rules of Civil Procedure, provides for setting aside a Failure to Timely Answer prior to entry of a Default Judgment. Being duly sworn, I submit the following facts as good cause for my Failure to Timely Answer the Complaint: _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ I ASK THE COURT TO SCHEDULE A HEARING AND GIVE NOTICE for the purpose of excusing my Failure to Timely Answer, permitting me to Answer and defend against the allegations in the Complaint. and have the Notice of Hearing with a copy of this Affidavit served on the appropriate parties by mail and a copy of the Notice of Hearing mailed to me. Sworn to and subscribed before me ____________________, 20_______ _________________________________ ___________________________________ Judge or Notary Public My Commission Expires: _______________ Signature of Plaintiff/Defendant/Attorney American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com