Answer
Common Legal Terms
A formal, written statement by the defendant in a lawsuit which answers each allegation contained in the complaint.
The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- — Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary retrieved 2014-05-28
The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for his defense.
Law
The defendant may file a written answer, notifying both the Court and the plaintiff exactly what the defendant’s response is to the facts in the complaint. The Court may require a written answer.
- — Legal Terms Dictionary retrieved 2014-06-05
Bankruptcy
The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Divorce
An answer is the written response to a petition, motion, or complaint.