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Massachusetts District Court Answer
An answer is a written pleading filed by a defendant to respond to a complaint. An answer generally responds to each allegation in the complaint by denying or admitting it, or admitting in part and denying in part. Some jurisdictions permit a 'general denial,' denying everything. An answer also usually presents affirmative defenses, legal theories intended to defend against the claims in the complaint. An answer must be filed with the court and served within a specific statutory time or the defendant risks the entry of a default judgment. SmartRules covers hundreds of common activities in Massachusetts District Court, part of the coverage available in SmartRules Federal Courts. SmartRules Federal Courts simplifies the rules for complying with codes, rules of court, civil procedure and local court rules, in a single search. SmartRules covers pleadings, timing, format, motion practice, subpoenas, filing and service.
An answer is a written pleading filed by a defendant to respond to a complaint. An answer generally responds to each allegation in the complaint by de... expand
