This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
SECTION 446 When the complaint is verified, the answer shall be verified.
When the complaint is verified, the answer shall be verified.
If a complaint is not verified you can answer with a general denial pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 431.30(b) and generally deny all of the allegations of the complaint. However you should also be sure to include specific affirmative defenses that are tailored to the individual case.
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.
If the answer is not verified, the allegations of the complaint are deemed admitted and the plaintiff can move for judgment on the pleadings or move to strike the answer and take judgment by default.
Unverified responses are “tantamount to no responses at all,” and a motion to compel responses may be filed where responses are not verified and contain no objections. (Appleton v. Superior Court, (1988) 206 Cal. App. 3d 632, 635-636.)
Techsalerator recommends the following tips for responding to an unjustified complaint: 1) Acknowledge the customer's concern, 2) Be empathetic and understanding, 3) Explain the situation and provide evidence, 4) Offer a solution or compensation, and 5) Follow up to ensure satisfaction.
Typically, a plaintiff verifies a complaint by attaching a page at the end containing a statement made under oath that: The plaintiff has reviewed the complaint. The plaintiff knows or believes that all allegations that the plaintiff has personal knowledge of to be true.