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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 Federal Courts centralizes rules sources for the Federal Courts practitioner, for free. SmartRules offers premium coverage to members, with simple, step-by-step requirements for drafting and filing documents in many state and federal courts. If you practice in California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, Missouri, Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, or in major Federal District Courts, you will want to know SmartRules.
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
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