Answer Court File Format
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How to fill out Motion To Vacate Judgment, Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum, Dismiss Writ Of Garnishment, And For Leave To File An Answer To Complaint?
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When drafting an answer, one must: (1) follow the local, state, and federal court rules; (2) research the legal claims in the adversary's complaint; (3) respond to the adversary's factual allegations; and (4) assert affirmative defenses, counterclaims, cross-claims, or third-party claims, if applicable.
Go to the courthouse address listed at the top of the Complaint you were served with. At the courthouse, file the forms by giving the original and the 2 copies of the Answer and Proof of Service to the clerk. The clerk will stamp the forms. The court will keep the original and return the copies to you.
Generally, you have 30 days AFTER the date you are served to file a response with the court. The 30 days include weekend days and court holidays. If the last day falls on a day that the court is closed, you have until the next day that the court is open.
To file online, go to E-File Texas ( ) [11] and follow the instructions. To file in person, take your answer (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where the plaintiff filed the case. At the clerk's office: Turn in your answer form (and copies).
File an answer An answer is your opportunity to respond to the complaint's factual allegations and legal claims. It also allows you to assert "affirmative defenses," facts or legal arguments you raise to defeat plaintiff's claim. Filing an answer prevents the plaintiff from getting a default judgment against you.