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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.
Defend yourself in court; File a cross claim, counter claim or third party claim; Assert that the Writ of Summons was not served properly; or. Simply ignore the debt collection case.
Read the summons and make sure you know the date you must answer by. Read the complaint carefully. Write your answer. Sign and date the answer. Make copies for the plaintiff and yourself. Mail a copy to the plaintiff. File your answer with the court by the date on the summons.
What to Do If You Receive a Writ of Summons. As the defendant, after receiving a writ, you must then decide if you wish to contest the claim. If you choose not to contest the claim, the plaintiff can apply for a judgment without trial.Subsequent to your appearance, you must then serve your defence on the plaintiff.
Read the summons and make sure you know the date you must answer by. Read the complaint carefully. Write your answer. Sign and date the answer. Make copies for the plaintiff and yourself. Mail a copy to the plaintiff. File your answer with the court by the date on the summons.
(a) A defendant may file an answer with the reviewing official and the Office of Hearings and Appeals within 30 days of service of the complaint. An answer will be considered a request for an oral hearing.
Current filing fees are: In district court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $223.00, but that might vary depending on the type of case. To verify your filing fee, click to visit Filing Fees and Waivers. In justice court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $71.
Contact the clerk's office of the court where the lawsuit was filed. You'll find a phone number and address for the clerk's office on your summons. The clerk will be able to tell you exactly what documents you should file with your answer and whether any filing fee is required.
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.