Writing Civil Complaint Response

Summary

You can write your own response to a civil complaint in Ohio by admitting or denying each allegation, listing affirmative defenses, and including any counterclaims. Ensure your response includes a caption, introduction, responses to allegations, affirmative defenses, counterclaims, conclusion, signature, date, and certificate of service. This structured approach helps in effectively addressing the complaint.

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Thanks! Can you provide a shell for how to answer a civil complaint?
Sure! Here is a basic shell for answering a civil complaint in Ohio:
*. Caption:
- Court Name
- Case Number
- Plaintiff's Name
- Defendant's Name
*. Introduction:
- State your name and your role as the Defendant.
*. Responses to Allegations:
- Numbered responses corresponding to each paragraph in the complaint:
- "Defendant admits the allegations in Paragraph *."
- "Defendant denies the allegations in Paragraph *."
- "Defendant lacks sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations in Paragraph *."
*. Affirmative Defenses:
- List any defenses (e.g., statute of limitations, failure to state a claim).
*. Counterclaims (if any):
- State any claims you have against the plaintiff including the basis for each claim.
*. Conclusion:
- Request relief (e.g., dismiss the complaint, award costs).
*. Signature and Date:
- Your signature
- Your printed name
- Date
*. Certificate of Service:
- Statement confirming you sent a copy to the plaintiff or their attorneySure! Here is a basic shell for answering a civil complaint in Ohio:
*. Caption:
- Court Name
- Case Number
- Plaintiff's Name
- Defendant's Name
*. Introduction:
- State your name and your role as the Defendant.
*. Responses to Allegations:
- Numbered responses corresponding to each paragraph in the complaint:
- "Defendant admits the allegations in Paragraph *."
- "Defendant denies the allegations in Paragraph *."
- "Defendant lacks sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations in Paragraph *."
*. Affirmative Defenses:
- List any defenses (e.g., statute of limitations, failure to state a claim).
*. Counterclaims (if any):
- State any claims you have against the plaintiff including the basis for each claim.
*. Conclusion:
- Request relief (e.g., dismiss the complaint, award costs).
*. Signature and Date:
- Your signature
- Your printed name
- Date
*. Certificate of Service:
- Statement confirming you sent a copy to the plaintiff or their attorney