Form 3.11: Appearance and Answer of Defendant(s)
In the Iowa District Court for ________________ County
Plaintiff(s)
Appearance and Answer
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of Defendant(s)
(Name)
Small Claim No. ______________________
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(Name)
vs.
Defendant(s)
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(Name)
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If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability,
(Name)
call the disability coordinator at _________________. Persons
who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY
(1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide
legal advice.
Check only one of the following:
The claim is denied. The clerk of court will notify the parties of the hearing time and place.
The claim is admitted. Judgment may be entered.
The claim is admitted in part in the amount of $_____________. The clerk of court will notify
the parties of the hearing time and place.
Note: You must file this original Appearance and Answer with the clerk of court and mail a copy to
Plaintiff(s) or the attorney for Plaintiff(s) whose name and address appear on the Original Notice and
Petition.
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Defendant’s signature
Defendant’s signature
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Printed name
Printed name
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Mailing address
Mailing address
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Phone #
Phone #
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Email address
Email address