Mississippi Answer and Counterclaim

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MS-60903
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Answer and Counterclaim: This is an Answer and Counterclaim filed in response to a Complaint which begins a lawsuit. This particular Answer is to be used in cases involving the enforcement of a contract. This form is available for download in both Word and Rich Text formats.
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You can file an answer or a general denial. Filing an answer. You can file a motion In certain situations, you can respond to the lawsuit by filing a motion (a request) that usually tells the court that the plaintiff made a mistake in the lawsuit. Talk to a lawyer!

(B) A party must serve an answer to a counterclaim or crossclaim within 21 days after being served with the pleading that states the counterclaim or crossclaim. (C) A party must serve a reply to an answer within 21 days after being served with an order to reply, unless the order specifies a different time.

1 attorney answer It does not need to be notarized, but a copy must be mailed to every other party, in addition to being filed with the court. Be sure to put your name, address, and phone number on it.

TIME TO RESPOND In addition, a party must respond to a counterclaim or cross-claim within 21 days of being served with the pleading that states the claim(s) (FRCP 12(a)(1)(B)).

In order to make a counterclaim, you first draft your response to the lawsuit. Then you need to describe the factual circumstances surrounding your claim and make a demand for compensation or other relief. Be sure you do not confuse counterclaims with cross-complaints.

Provide the name of the court at the top of the Answer. You can find the information on the summons. List the name of the plaintiff on the left side. Write the case number on the right side of the Answer. Address the Judge and discuss your side of the case. Ask the judge to dismiss the case.

When drafting an answer, one must: (1) follow the local, state, and federal court rules; (2) research the legal claims in the adversary's complaint; (3) respond to the adversary's factual allegations; and (4) assert affirmative defenses, counterclaims, cross-claims, or third-party claims, if applicable.

Current filing fees are: In district court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $223.00, but that might vary depending on the type of case. To verify your filing fee, click to visit Filing Fees and Waivers. In justice court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $71.

Read the summons and make sure you know the date you must answer by. Read the complaint carefully. Write your answer. Sign and date the answer. Make copies for the plaintiff and yourself. Mail a copy to the plaintiff. File your answer with the court by the date on the summons.

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Mississippi Answer and Counterclaim