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– A defendant shall serve his answer within 30 days after service of the summons and complaint upon him. A party served with a pleading stating a crossclaim against him shall serve an answer thereto within 30 days after service upon him.
After judgment is given in Small Claims Court, both the plaintiff and the defendant have the right to appeal the Magistrate's decision. An appeal allows either side to get a new trial in District Court.
Complain by Mail We prefer that you file your complaint via our online form. If you would like to file a complaint via hard copy, please call us on our consumer assistance line at (919) 716-6000, and we will mail you a complaint form.
A caption identifying the plaintiff and defendant, and the court in which the complaint is being filed. A brief description of the parties (e.g., their name and address). Allegations demonstrating that the court has subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, and venue to adjudicate the claims in the complaint.
On a separate page or pages, write a short and plain statement of the answer to the allegations in the complaint. Number the paragraphs. The answer should correspond to each paragraph in the complaint, with paragraph 1 of the answer corresponding to paragraph 1 of the complaint, etc.
You are required to file your Answer with the Clerk of Court and send a copy to the Plaintiff. You may serve your Answer by delivering a copy to the Plaintiff or by mailing it to the Plaintiff's last known address.
Your answer should include the court name, case name, case number, and your affirmative defenses. Print three copies of your answer. File one with the clerk's office and mail (or “serve”) one to the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney.
An answer is a response to a complaint that has been filed against you. These forms allow you to file a document telling the Judge which parts of the Plaintiff's complaint that you agree and disagree with. YOU MUST FILE THESE DOCUMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING SERVED WITH THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT.
The District Court division handles civil cases involving a claim for $25,000 or less, all family and juvenile cases, misdemeanor criminal cases, and infractions such as traffic tickets. Who are the “plaintiff” and “defendant”? A “plaintiff” is a person who files a lawsuit.
The Legal Ombudsman's Top tips for responding to complaints 1 Keep it simple. Avoid jargon, pretentious language and using legal / technical terms. 2 Be timely. 3 Take it seriously. 4 Acknowledge stress or inconvenience caused. 5 Don't be afraid to apologise. 6 Appreciate feedback. 7 Be clear.