District of Columbia Sample Letter for Answer and Counterclaim

• Category: Letters - Legal - Answers
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0340LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. District of Columbia Sample Letter for Answer and Counterclaim [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Plaintiff’s Name] [Plaintiff’s Address] [City, State ZIP] Re: Answer and Counterclaim to Plaintiff's Complaint Dear [Plaintiff's Name], I am writing to you in response to the Complaint you filed against me on [Date] in the [Name of the Court] of the District of Columbia. In this letter, I will provide my Answer to your Complaint and assert a Counterclaim against you. Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint: 1. I deny the allegations made in your Complaint, paragraph by paragraph, which state [describe allegations briefly]. These allegations are inaccurate and baseless. 2. I assert the following affirmative defenses to your Complaint: [list any relevant affirmative defenses, such as statute of limitations, lack of jurisdiction, failure to state a claim, or any other applicable defense]. 3. I reserve the right to assert additional defenses, both legal and factual, as the discovery process proceeds. Counterclaim against Plaintiff: 1. Pursuant to Rule [cross-reference applicable rule] of the District of Columbia Rules of Civil Procedure, I hereby assert a Counterclaim against you based on the following grounds: a. [State the factual basis and nature of the Counterclaim, including any damages sought or specific relief requested]. b. The Counterclaim arises out of the same underlying transaction or occurrence as your Complaint, and therefore, this court has subject jurisdiction over the Counterclaim. 2. I demand that you provide a response to this Counterclaim within [number of days] days from the date of receipt of this letter. In light of the above, I respectfully request that you consider dismissing your Complaint against me or engage in settlement discussions to reach a fair resolution of this matter. Should we fail to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement, I am prepared to proceed with necessary litigation to protect my rights. Please direct all future correspondence regarding this matter to the address stated above. I kindly request that you confirm receipt of this letter, along with any additional documents or evidence you may be relying on. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]

District of Columbia Sample Letter for Answer and Counterclaim [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Plaintiff’s Name] [Plaintiff’s Address] [City, State ZIP] Re: Answer and Counterclaim to Plaintiff's Complaint Dear [Plaintiff's Name], I am writing to you in response to the Complaint you filed against me on [Date] in the [Name of the Court] of the District of Columbia. In this letter, I will provide my Answer to your Complaint and assert a Counterclaim against you. Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint: 1. I deny the allegations made in your Complaint, paragraph by paragraph, which state [describe allegations briefly]. These allegations are inaccurate and baseless. 2. I assert the following affirmative defenses to your Complaint: [list any relevant affirmative defenses, such as statute of limitations, lack of jurisdiction, failure to state a claim, or any other applicable defense]. 3. I reserve the right to assert additional defenses, both legal and factual, as the discovery process proceeds. Counterclaim against Plaintiff: 1. Pursuant to Rule [cross-reference applicable rule] of the District of Columbia Rules of Civil Procedure, I hereby assert a Counterclaim against you based on the following grounds: a. [State the factual basis and nature of the Counterclaim, including any damages sought or specific relief requested]. b. The Counterclaim arises out of the same underlying transaction or occurrence as your Complaint, and therefore, this court has subject jurisdiction over the Counterclaim. 2. I demand that you provide a response to this Counterclaim within [number of days] days from the date of receipt of this letter. In light of the above, I respectfully request that you consider dismissing your Complaint against me or engage in settlement discussions to reach a fair resolution of this matter. Should we fail to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement, I am prepared to proceed with necessary litigation to protect my rights. Please direct all future correspondence regarding this matter to the address stated above. I kindly request that you confirm receipt of this letter, along with any additional documents or evidence you may be relying on. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]