Get E-595e 2005-2025

Provide the name of the court at the top of the Answer. You can find the information on the summons. ... List the name of the plaintiff on the left side. ... Write the case number on the right side of the Answer. ... Address the Judge and discuss your side of the case. ... Ask the judge to dismiss the case.

While this practice does not occur in Federal Court, in Texas State Court, a general denial should always be part of an answer to a plaintiff's petition. If the plaintiff later changes his pleading, the original denial will still apply to any issues consequently established by the plaintiff. Tex.

In Texas, it is sufficient for the Respondent to file a “general denial” answer – that is, as the name suggests, an answer that generally denies the Petitioner's allegations. The Respondent also has the opportunity to deny specific allegations in the Petition.

general denial. n. a statement in an answer to a lawsuit or claim by a defendant in a lawsuit, in which the defendant denies everything alleged in the complaint without specifically denying any allegation.

General Denial: I deny all of the Plaintiff's allegations in this complaint or petition. I request notice of all hearings in this case. Note: Entering a general denial does not prevent you from raising other defenses at trial. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 502.2(b)).

Your answer can be a handwritten letter to the court that says you do not agree with the lawsuit. Include your case (cause) number and mailing address and any defenses you may have to the lawsuit; for example, the amount they claim you owe is incorrect, the account isn't yours, or the debt is older than 4 years.

Filing Your Answer. Contact the clerk's office of the court where the lawsuit was filed. You'll find a phone number and address for the clerk's office on your summons. The clerk will be able to tell you exactly what documents you should file with your answer and whether any filing fee is required.

If the defendant denies all the allegations in a complaint, it is a general denial. On the other hand, it is a specific denial if the defendant does not deny all the allegations but instead either specifically denies designated allegations or generally denies all except the ones specifically admitted.

File (turn in) your completed answer form with the court. To file online, go to E-File Texas 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.