An Indiana Respondent's Verified Request for a Hearing is a written filing submitted to a court of law by an individual or entity (the “Respondent”) in response to a complaint or petition. The Respondent is asking the court to hold a hearing on the matter. The filing must include the Respondent's name and address, the name and address of the person or entity who filed the complaint or petition (the “Petitioner”), a brief statement of the issues to be addressed at the hearing, and a certification that the Respondent has read the complaint or petition and understands the issues to be addressed at the hearing. There are two types of Indiana Respondent's Verified Request for a Hearing: an Answer and a Motion to Dismiss. An Answer is a formal response filed by the Respondent to the Petitioner's complaint or petition. In an Answer, the Respondent generally admits or denies the allegations made by the Petitioner. A Motion to Dismiss is a legal argument made by the Respondent asking the court to dismiss the Petitioner's complaint or petition without considering the merits of the case. The court will determine whether to grant or deny the Motion to Dismiss.