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A defendant may respond in an answer that admits or denies each of the plaintiff's allegations in the complaint. The answer will list defenses and counter-claims or cross-claims against the plaintiff or other defendants. The answer will state whether the defendant wants a jury trial. The case will then continue.
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.
Answer. General Denial. Demurrer. Motion to Strike. Motion to Transfer. Motion to Quash Service of Summons. Motion to Stay or Dismiss Action.
1Defend yourself in court;2File a cross claim, counter claim or third party claim;3Assert that the Writ of Summons was not served properly; or.4Simply ignore the debt collection case.
The responses must be accurate and made in good faith. General denials, namely, summarily denying every allegation in the complaint, are highly disfavored and may negatively affect an individual's credibility with the court. Additionally, the responses should typically be limited to one-sentence.
File an answer. The most common way to respond to a complaint is by filing an answer. Negotiate. Being served with a lawsuit does not automatically mean you need to appear in court. Request more information from the plaintiff. Cross-complain. File a motion to dismiss.
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.
Be brief. Answer the allegations in the complaint with one or two sentences. Again remember that the statements you make in your answer can be used as admissions against you. Your response to the allegations in the complaint may admit part of the statement in the specific paragraph and deny part.
1Read the summons and make sure you know the date you must answer by.2Read the complaint carefully.3Write your answer.4Sign and date the answer.5Make copies for the plaintiff and yourself.6Mail a copy to the plaintiff.7File your answer with the court by the date on the summons.