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Under penalties as provided by law pursuant to Section 5/1-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure the undersigned certifies that the statements set forth in this instrument are true and correct except as to matters therein stated to be on information and belief and as to such matters the undersigned certifies as aforesaid that he/she verily believes the same to be true. STATE OF ILLINOIS FIRST IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JACKSON COUNTY Plaintiff vs. Defendant 2017 LM Case No....

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1. Start by reading the complaint thoroughly to understand the allegations brought against you.
2. Identify the legal basis for your defense and gather supporting evidence.
3. Draft a general denial in response to each allegation made in the complaint.
4. Consider asserting affirmative defenses if applicable. These are legal arguments that, if proven, could excuse or justify your actions.
5. Research and consult legal resources to ensure you include any required or applicable affirmative defenses.
6. Organize your answer and affirmative defenses in a clear and logical manner.
7. Review and revise your answer and affirmative defenses to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
8. File the answer with the appropriate court within the given deadline.
9. Serve a copy of the answer and affirmative defenses to the opposing party or their attorney.
10. Keep copies of all filed documents and maintain a record of important dates and deadlines.

Who needs answer and affirmative defenses?

1. Anyone who has been served with a complaint in a civil lawsuit needs to file an answer and may need to assert affirmative defenses.
2. Defendants in lawsuits, whether individuals or businesses, need to respond to the allegations made against them.
3. Answer and affirmative defenses are necessary for those who wish to contest the claims made in the complaint.
4. Failing to file an answer and affirmative defenses may result in default judgment against the defendant.
5. Lawyers representing defendants also need to understand how to draft and file answers and affirmative defenses for their clients.

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What is answer and affirmative defenses?

Answer is a legal document filed in response to a complaint, stating the defendant's position in a lawsuit. Affirmative defenses are legal arguments raised by the defendant to counter the plaintiff's claims.

Who is required to file answer and affirmative defenses?

The defendant is required to file answer and affirmative defenses in a lawsuit.

How to fill out answer and affirmative defenses?

Answer and affirmative defenses should be filled out by providing a detailed response to each of the plaintiff's claims and stating any affirmative defenses the defendant wishes to raise.

What is the purpose of answer and affirmative defenses?

The purpose of answer and affirmative defenses is to present the defendant's position and legal arguments in response to the plaintiff's claims.

What information must be reported on answer and affirmative defenses?

Answer must address each of the plaintiff's claims with a clear and concise response. Affirmative defenses should state legal arguments that provide a defense to the plaintiff's claims.