An Illinois Third Party Respondent Answer to Citation Proceedings is the response of a third party when they are served with a citation or complaint from the state. When served, a Third Party Respondent must file an answer to the citation or complaint within 35 days of being served. This answer must include an admission or denial to each allegation listed in the citation or complaint and any affirmative defenses that may be applicable. Types of Third Party Respondent answers include: General Denial, Affirmative Defense, and Motion to Dismiss. A General Denial is the denial of all allegations in the citation or complaint. An Affirmative Defense is the admission of some or all of the allegations, but the respondent claims that there are additional factors that should be taken into consideration. A Motion to Dismiss is a request for the court to dismiss the case because the respondent believes that the allegations do not constitute a legal cause of action.