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The document is a legal answer and affirmative defenses submitted by a defendant in response to a complaint filed against them. It outlines the defendant's responses to the allegations, including admissions and denials of specific paragraphs in the complaint, and requests for dismissal of the complaint with prejudice along with costs. Additionally, it includes a certificate of service indicating that a copy of the document has been sent to the plaintiff.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the answer lawsuit form in the editor.
Begin by filling in the court name and county at the top of the form. This identifies where your case is being heard.
Next, enter the cause number provided in your initial complaint. This helps track your case.
In the section labeled 'Defendant', write your name as it appears in legal documents.
Proceed to outline your defenses. For each paragraph of the complaint, indicate whether you admit or deny the allegations, providing necessary details in the spaces provided.
Complete the 'WHEREFORE' section by stating your request for dismissal and any costs you wish to claim.
Finally, fill out the Certificate of Service, ensuring you include all required addresses and dates before submitting.

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Can I answer a lawsuit without a lawyer?

When you are served, a summons will be on the top of the petition. It will tell you how many days you have to file a written answer with the Court and on whom you must serve a copy of your answer. You can use the attached form Answer and Counterclaim to draft your answer and counterclaim.

What does answer mean in court?

Yes, you can sue or file a case in a court without a lawyer. It is uncommon, but ``party-in-person can occassionally be seen managing their own cases.

How do you draft an answer to a lawsuit?

When drafting an answer, one must: (1) follow the local, state, and federal court rules; (2) research the legal claims in the adversarys complaint; (3) respond to the adversarys factual allegations; and (4) assert affirmative defenses, counterclaims, cross-claims, or third-party claims, if applicable.