Danville County Circuit Court July 1, 2008, Case No. (Civil) 08-004 (Ellis v. Danville Regional Medical Center)

By Judge David A. Melesco

This matter comes before the Court on the defendant’s motion for leave to submit its answer late. The plaintiff served the defendant’s registered agent on March 4,2008. Rule 3:8 of the state Supreme Court allows a defendant a period of twenty-one days from service of the complaint and summons within which to file a responsive pleading.