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Answering A Civil Complaint Template

Answering a Civil Complaint

Waiver: These instructions and forms are just information. They are not legal advice.

Legal advice depends on the specific circumstances of each situation. The information

contained in this document is not guaranteed to be up to date. The information cannot replace

the advice of an attorney licensed to practice law.

What forms will I need to answer a civil complaint?

You will need to fill out and file the following form:

 Answer

The Answer tells the Court and the Plaintiff whether you admit or deny the

information contained in the Complaint.

What words do I need to know?

Plaintiff- A Plaintiff is someone who files an action in court. You are the Plaintiff

in this case.

Defendant- A Defendant is the person who is filed against in court. The other

person or business that you are filing against is the Defendant in this case.

Counterclaim- A Counterclaim is a claim or dispute that you may have against the

Plaintiff.

What do I do with the forms?

Fill out the form.

Fill out all the blanks on the Answer.

Sign and date your Answer.

Make copies.

Make at least two copies of your Answer once you have it filled out.

File Answer at the Tribal Court.

Go to the Clerk of Tribal Court’s office. File your original Answer

with the Clerk.

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Answering A Civil Complaint Template