Newark New Jersey Answer by Defendant in a Civil Lawsuit Alleging the Affirmative Defense of Contributory Negligence

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Multi-State
City:
Newark
Control #:
US-00965BG
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A defendant is not confined to denials of the allegations of the complaint or petition, but is entitled to set out new matter in defense or as a basis for affirmative relief. In a suit in which plaintiff alleges that defendant has been negligent, contributory negligence by the plaintiff is sometimes a defense which a defendant can raise.

This form is a generic example of an answer and affirmative defense that may be referred to when preparing such a pleading for your particular state.

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Newark New Jersey Answer by Defendant in a Civil Lawsuit Alleging the Affirmative Defense of Contributory Negligence