An Illinois Answer/Response to a Complaint/Petition is a legal document filed by a defendant in a civil case in response to a complaint or petition filed by the plaintiff. This document is used to respond to the allegations made in the complaint/petition, and typically includes the defendant's affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and any other information the defendant wishes to raise in response. There are two types of Illinois Answers/Responses to Complaint/Petition: a general denial answer, and a specific answer. A general denial answer is a response that denies all the allegations in the complaint/petition without specifying the reasons for the denial. This type of answer is often used if the defendant does not believe the plaintiff has enough evidence to prove their claim. A specific answer is a response that states the facts of the case that the defendant believes to be true and denies any facts that the defendant believes to be false. This type of answer allows the defendant to state their position in detail and explain why they disagree with the plaintiff's allegations.