Answering With A Defense
This post discusses how to incorporate a ‘defense’ into your Answer, and applies to both ‘affirmative’ and ‘negative’ defenses. Notice I am not an attorney. This information is based on my personal research, observations and opinions. Laws vary from state to state. You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of any information you take from […]
Complaint Basics
How To File a Complaint: Start with a ‘good faith’ basis (instructions below). Prepare your claim(s) (instructions below). Identify which court (jurisdiction) your case belongs in (instructions below). Prepare your heading (instructions below). Introduce the parties and the case in an opening introduction (instructions below). Construct a list of ‘allegations’ (relevant statements about your claim), […]
Answering A Complaint
How To Answer A Complaint: Identify ‘where’ (which court) and ‘when’ (your deadline) to file your answer. Set up the appropriate heading for your pleading (instructions and free templates below). Answer every allegation in the Complaint that has been filed against you (instructions below). (Optional) Prepare, if appropriate, your Affirmative or Negative Defenses to be […]