Tennessee Answer and Counter Complaint to Complaint For Partition of Real Estate
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Filing a petition to partition Typically, a "lis pendens," or default notice, is also filed at the same time as the petition. This document simply notifies everyone who has been named in the partition action that the lawsuit is being filed.
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.
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.
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.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our office Monday through Friday, between the hours of A.M. and P.M. CST, at (615) 741-1831. Click the link above to view and print a copy of the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission instructions and complaint form.
You can hire a trust litigation attorney to litigate a partition action. Your attorney may fight to increase the value of your share of the property if, for example, you paid for maintenance, repairs, improvements, property taxes, mortgage payments, etc.
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.
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.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our office Monday through Friday, between the hours of A.M. and P.M. CST, at (615) 741-1831. Click the link above to view and print a copy of the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission instructions and complaint form.
