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What one thing can't the defendant do when answering a complaint A deny the complaint's allegations B list defenses C admit to the complaint's allegations D defer answering for 180 days?
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Does the defendant make allegations in the plaintiffs complaint?
No, the defendant does not make the allegations in the complaint. The plaintiff makes the allegations. The Defendant answers or responds to each of them by either admitting or denying them or by saying neither admitting nor denying but leaving plaintiff to its proofs.
What are the best defenses against a malpractice suit?
First & foremost defence is to categorically deny each and all accusations / allegations leveled against the defendant in the complainant's pleadings. While answering the pleadings, step by step replies to the each of allegations must be equipped with defendant's bonafides, sincerity ethics, adhering to strict medical professionalism etc. Thanks.
Who beside a defendant can answer a summons and complaint?
Person representing the defendant.
If a defendant doesn't answer a summons and compliant what next?
Usually the plaintiff moves to enter a default judgment on the complaint. In general, plaintiff will have to prove to the court that proper service of the papers was made on the defendant. In many cases plaintiff may also have to obtain letters from the various armed services branches to prove that the defendant is not away in the military. (This is not as difficult to do as it may sound.) If the court is satisfied that defendant has been properly served and was able to file answering papers but did not, it will let plaintiff prove his/her case either by affidavit or certification or by a proof hearing in court. A complaint is usually not a sworn statement by plaintiff, therefore any allegations in it have not yet been proved under oath. If the complaint is for a debt say on a credit card account, and the defendant defaults in answering the complaint, the credit card company usually has someone prepare an affidavit as to the amount of the debt. This sworn statement is now in evidential form and may be accepted by the court for entry of judgment. Courts will not simply enter a judgment for everything demanded in the complaint unless there is some sworn proofs to back it up. The procedure for this will vary from state to state. The state's laws and court rules must be consulted to find out the exact procedure.
Who is The defendant's written response to the plaintiff's complaint that is filed with the court and served on the plaintiff?
The defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint is called an Answer.
Can you combine two civil complaints into one single complaint?
Yes, if certain facts apply: First, If the two complaints are against the same defendant but arise from separate incidents you may even be required to file the two claims in one complaint. Courts do not want to be bothered by one complaint on one subject then another on the other when the same two defendants are before the court. In some courts, failure to file both claims together might result in the claim agasint the defendant that was not joined being forfeited. Second, if the two complaints are against two different defendants but arise out of the same incident, you probably are required to file them in one complaint. This is also to prevent a waste of time trying two cases when they can be done in one. Again, the claim against the defendant who was left out might be forfeited for not being included. Third: If the complaints are against separate defendants arising out of separate acts, then you will not be able to file one complaint. Unless there is some common issue, it makes no sense to try them together.
What are the pleadings filed by the plaintiff?
The defendant files an Answer to the Complaint. In the Answer, defendant responds to each allegation of the complaint, one by one, stating whether the defendant admits, denies or leaves plaintiff to his proofs as to each individual allegation. Also, a defendant might file a counter-claim, if defendant has an affirmative claim against plaintiff. A defendant might also file a cross-claim if defendant believes that some other person is responsible for plaintiff's damages.
What pleading can be filed by defendant?
pleadings filed by a defendant in a lawsuit is called written statement.
When defendant answers a complaint without being served by plaintiff must the plaintiff still properly serve complaint?
Yes, the plaintiff must still properly serve the complaint on the defendant. The fact that the defendant answers the complaint without being served does not waive the requirement for proper service. Proper service is necessary to provide notice to the defendant and ensure that they have a fair opportunity to respond to the lawsuit.
What is the formal statement naming the plaintiff and defendant and describing the nature of the lawsuit?
A complaint.
What is counter claim?
A counterclaim is a claim (lawsuit) made by a defendant (the person getting sued). Often times, if a person is taken to court they will file a claim against the person suing them. This is called a counterclaim. The person making the counterclaim is the counterclaimant.
What happens when you don't respond to a divorce summons in the 20 days a lotted?
Two things to know. First, if a person does not answer the summons and complaint in the time allotted, the court will let the plaintiff proceed with the case pretty much as if the defendant agrees with all the allegations and demands made in the complaint. The plaintiff will have to prove that service of the summons was made properly just so the court is sure that the failure to answer is not just because the defendant does not know about it. The court will schedule a proof hearing at which time the plaintiff will testify to the truthfulness of the allegations of the complaint. If the court is satisfied the allegations are true, it will enter a default judgment granting the plaintiff's demands as long as those demands are supported by the facts. Second, the court will not cut off a defendant from filing an answer just because the 20 day period has expired. All courts have rules that permit filing a late Answer provided there is some reasonable reason for the lateness. Plaintiffs's lawyers know that courts will allow late answers very liberally, so much so that they usually consent to a late answer without making the defendant ask the court to be allowed to file late.
