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An affirmative defense is one where the accused produces evidence with the goal of negating any criminal liability for the crime for which they have been arrested even if they actually committed the act.

Ct. App. 1994) (“Our system of code pleading requires only fact pleading.”).

A Special Defense is a legal reason why the Defendant should not be found liable, or responsible, for an allegation.

The court shall grant summary judgment if the movant shows that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Opposition to Summary Judgment: “Unless otherwise ordered by the judicial authority, any adverse party shall file and serve a response to the motion for summary judgment within forty-five days of the filing of the motion, including opposing affidavits and other available documentary evidence.” Conn.

An answer to a counterclaim is a written response by a Plaintiff to a Defendant's counterclaim. The answer to counterclaim must also state defenses to each of the Defendant's counterclaims in short, plain statements.

Motions for orders of compliance (or motions to compel, as they are frequently called) are governed by Section 13-14 of the Connecticut Practice Book. As in many jurisdictions, judges in Connecticut generally prefer that parties and their counsel resolve discovery disputes without the need for judicial intervention.