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PLD-050 GENERAL DENIAL 2026

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The document PLD-050 is a legal form used in the Superior Court of California for filing a general denial by a defendant in response to a plaintiff's complaint. It outlines the conditions under which this form can be used, specifically for cases involving claims of $1,000 or less, and provides instructions for filing and serving the denial. The form requires the defendant to deny allegations and may include affirmative defenses, along with details on proper service procedures.

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Begin by entering your information in the 'Attorney or Party Without Attorney' section. Fill in your name, State Bar number, and address. If applicable, include your telephone number, fax number, and email address.
Next, provide details for the court use section including the street address, mailing address, city, zip code, and branch name of the Superior Court.
In the 'Plaintiff/Petitioner' and 'Defendant/Respondent' sections, enter the names of both parties involved in the case along with the case number.
In the main body of the form, clearly state that you generally deny each allegation made in the plaintiff's complaint. You may also list any affirmative defenses as needed.
Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom. Ensure that you print your name below your signature.

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What is a general denial answer in California?

According to this federal district court case, an answer to a complaint that states that the defendant lacks sufficient information to admit or deny an allegation is considered a general denial and not affirmative defense to the allegation.

What does general denial mean?

General Denial A General Denial is a simple response to a lawsuit. In one sentence, the defendant denies every allegation in the complaint. The defendant may also state new matters as affirmative defenses to the complaint. Use of the Judicial Council form is mandatory if the amount asked for is less than $1000.

Is a general denial an affirmative defense?

In California civil cases, the General Denial (form PLD-050) allows defendants to deny all allegations without detailing each one. Marking the denial box on this form suffices as a response to the complaint. However, if you have specific defenses, you may file a detailed answer instead.