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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR): Methods of resolving disputes out of court, including mediation and arbitration. answer: a defendant's response to a plaintiff's initial court filing (called a complaint or petition).
Overview. The plaintiff submits a complaint stating the cause of action. The defendant submits an answer stating his or her defenses and denials.
It is a formal written statement that addresses the allegations made by the plaintiff and either admits or denies them. Example: If a person is sued for breach of contract, they would file a responsive pleading that either admits to breaching the contract or denies the allegations made by the plaintiff.
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.
An Answer is the most common way to respond to a lawsuit. The Answer is the defendant's opportunity to admit or deny the specific allegations brought against them in the complaint. Any statements in the complaint that are not denied will be taken as true for the purposes of this case.