What should I do if I receive a short message from the court?

Legal analysis: Under normal circumstances, the court will not make phone calls or send text messages, but only issue subpoenas. However, under special circumstances, such as hearing a case according to a summary procedure, if the judge notifies the parties by SMS, he can call the notified court or ask in person to verify whether the situation is true.

Legal basis: Article 125 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the people's court shall send a copy of the complaint to the defendant within five days from the date of filing the case, and the defendant shall submit a reply within fifteen days from the date of receipt. The defense shall specify the defendant's name, gender, age, nationality, occupation, work unit, residence and contact information; The name and domicile of the legal person or other organization and the name, position and contact information of the legal representative or principal responsible person. The people's court shall send a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days from the date of receiving the defense. If the defendant fails to submit the defense, it will not affect the trial of the people's court.