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7Civil - Law - Answer
The numbered steps listed below tell you what forms you will need to fill out and what to do with them.
Each form should be typed or printed clearly on 8 ½ “x 11” white paper only. Forms may not be filed on a
different size or color paper.
STEPS FOR FILING AN ANSWER
STEP 1: Fill in the Answer (Form A).
financial account number or active credit card
The Answer tells the court in short and simple terms
number, you must redact (black out) this information
whether you admit or deny the statements made by
so that it cannot be seen, unless any such personal
the plaintiff in the complaint and sets forth every
identifier is required to be included by statute, rule,
administrative directive or court order. If an active
defense you may have to the plaintiff’s claims.
financial account is the subject of your case and
You must respond to each numbered paragraph in
cannot otherwise be identified, you may use the last
the complaint and either admit the allegation, deny
four digits of the account to identify it.
the allegation, or state that you do not have enough
NOTE: Do not redact (black out) this
information to know whether the statement is true.
information in the original papers that you are
keeping (such as a police accident report) since
In the area for Affirmative Defenses, you can list the
you may have to show them to the court at some
facts which defend your action or inaction. You
point.
may state as many separate defenses as you have and
provide any reasons you have why the plaintiff
CHECKLIST - In Steps 5 and 6 you will be
should not get the relief requested. For example:
directed to mail your documents to the court and
•
The plaintiff was negligent (explain how).
other parties. The following checklist will help
•
insure that your package is complete:
You, the defendant, fulfilled your obligation
(explain).
The original and two copies of the Answer and
•
Sign and date the remaining statements on the
CIS
continuation of Form A. Do not sign the
The filing fee in the amount of $175. It must
demand for a trial by jury unless you want to
be a money order or check made out to
have a jury hear your case.
Treasurer, State of New Jersey
A stamped, self-addressed envelope
STEP 2: Complete the Civil Case Information
One copy of the CIS and Answer to serve on
Statement (CIS).
each party; or, if the party has an attorney, on
The Civil
CIS form with instructions
can be found
the attorney for that party.
on our
Represent Yourself in Court (Pro Se) Self-
Help Resource
Center. The completed CIS must be
STEP 5: Mail or deliver the forms to the court.
filed with the answer. Failure to file this required
You may deliver your papers to the court in person
document may result in your answer being returned
or you may mail them. The court address can be
to you.
found on the Judiciary’s website, njcourts.gov.
STEP 3: Make a check or money order payable
If you mail the papers, we recommend that you use
to Treasurer, State of New Jersey.
certified mail, return receipt requested.
The fee for filing an answer is $175. Make a check
payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey.
Mail or deliver to the court the original and 2 copies
of the Answer and CIS.
STEP 4: Check your completed forms and make
copies.
STEP 6: Mail CIS and Answer to all parties.
Check your forms to make sure that they are
Within 35 days of the date that you received the
complete and that you have signed them in the
summons and complaint, you must send a copy of
appropriate places. Make at least six copies of the
your answer and CIS to each party or, if the party
completed forms.
has an attorney, to the attorney for that party. You
should use certified mail, return receipt requested
If the Answer (Form A) or any of the copies of
and keep the green card when it is returned to you as
papers that you attach to the Answer contain a Social
proof of service.
Security number, driver’s license number, vehicle
plate number, insurance policy number, active
Revised 11/2014, CN 10554
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