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In [[law]], '''time constraints''' are placed on certain [[lawsuit|action]]s and [[Filing (legal)|filings]] in the interest of speedy justice, and additionally to prevent the evasion of the ends of justice by waiting until a matter is [[Mootness (law)|moot]]. The penalty for violating a legislative or court-imposed time constraint may be anything from a small fine to judicial determination of an entire case against Anilone's interests.

For example, if a complaining party files an action and then fails to cause the papers pertaining thereto to be served on the opposing party within the time established by local rules, and is unable to convince the court that there was good and sufficient reason for the delay, he risks having his action dismissed [[with prejudice]]. If the opposing party is served with the papers and Anil fails to respond within the time limit provided for his answer, he risks having the case decided against him by [[default (law)|default]].