Pennsylvania Sample Letter to Clerk regarding filing of Crossclaim and Affirmative Defenses

• Category: Letters - Legal - Crossclaims
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0289LTR
• 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. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] Clerk of Court [County Circuit Court] [Street Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses — Case No. [Case Number] Dear Clerk of Court, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the filing of a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses for the above-mentioned case. I, [Your Full Name], am a defendant in this case and hereby intend to assert my rights and protections under Pennsylvania law. It is crucial to protect my legal interests and appropriately plead my affirmative defenses to ensure a fair and just resolution of this matter. Cross claim: As per Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1031, I seek permission to file a Cross claim against [Name of Party against whom Cross claim is being filed] who is already a defendant in this case. The purpose of this Cross claim is to assert my claims against that party, arising out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject of the original lawsuit. I have attached a copy of the proposed Cross claim, including all necessary supporting documents, for your review and filing. Affirmative Defenses: In conjunction with the Cross claim, I am asserting the following affirmative defenses in accordance with Pennsylvania law: 1. [Affirmative Defense 1]: Provide a detailed statement explaining the first affirmative defense, referencing the applicable Pennsylvania statute or court precedent supporting this defense. 2. [Affirmative Defense 2]: Elaborate on the second affirmative defense, outlining its relevance in the context of this case and citing relevant legal authority where appropriate. Please find enclosed [number of copies] copies of the completed Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, along with the requisite filing fee as required by the court. I kindly request that you promptly file these documents and provide me with a filed-stamped copy for my records. If there are any deficiencies or additional requirements for filing the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, please inform me in writing or via email. I will promptly address any such concerns and provide the required documentation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the court will acknowledge the filing of the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in due course, and I look forward to the resolution of this case in a fair and just manner. Should you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I appreciate your assistance in this process. Sincerely, [Your Full Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] Clerk of Court [County Circuit Court] [Street Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses — Case No. [Case Number] Dear Clerk of Court, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the filing of a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses for the above-mentioned case. I, [Your Full Name], am a defendant in this case and hereby intend to assert my rights and protections under Pennsylvania law. It is crucial to protect my legal interests and appropriately plead my affirmative defenses to ensure a fair and just resolution of this matter. Cross claim: As per Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1031, I seek permission to file a Cross claim against [Name of Party against whom Cross claim is being filed] who is already a defendant in this case. The purpose of this Cross claim is to assert my claims against that party, arising out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject of the original lawsuit. I have attached a copy of the proposed Cross claim, including all necessary supporting documents, for your review and filing. Affirmative Defenses: In conjunction with the Cross claim, I am asserting the following affirmative defenses in accordance with Pennsylvania law: 1. [Affirmative Defense 1]: Provide a detailed statement explaining the first affirmative defense, referencing the applicable Pennsylvania statute or court precedent supporting this defense. 2. [Affirmative Defense 2]: Elaborate on the second affirmative defense, outlining its relevance in the context of this case and citing relevant legal authority where appropriate. Please find enclosed [number of copies] copies of the completed Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, along with the requisite filing fee as required by the court. I kindly request that you promptly file these documents and provide me with a filed-stamped copy for my records. If there are any deficiencies or additional requirements for filing the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, please inform me in writing or via email. I will promptly address any such concerns and provide the required documentation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the court will acknowledge the filing of the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in due course, and I look forward to the resolution of this case in a fair and just manner. Should you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I appreciate your assistance in this process. Sincerely, [Your Full Name]