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If the names of all the plaintiffs cannot fit in the space above, please write “see attached” in the space and attach an additional page with the full list of names.)  \n-v-  \nDefendant(s)  \n(Write the full name of each defendant who is being sued. If the names of all the defendants cannot fit in the space above, please write “see attached” in the space and attach an additional page with the full list of names.)  \n))  \n))  \n))  \n))  \n))  \n))  \n))  \n)  \nCase No.    \n(to be filled in by the Clerk’s Office)  \nJury Trial: (check one) ’ Yes ’ No  \nTHE DEFENDANT’S ANSWER TO THE COMPLAINT  \nI. The Parties Filing This Answer to the Complaint  \nProvide the information below for each defendant filing this answer or other response to the allegations in the plaintiff's complaint. Attach additional pages if needed.  \nName    \nStreet Address    \nCity and County    \nState and Zip Code   Telephone Number    \nE-mail Address    \nII. The Answer and Defenses to the Complaint  \nA. Answering the Claims for Relief  \nOn a separate page or pages, write a short and plain statement of the answer to the allegations in the complaint. Number the paragraphs. The answer should correspond to each paragraph in the complaint, with paragraph 1 of the answer corresponding to paragraph 1 of the complaint, etc. For each paragraph in the complaint, state whether: the defendant admits the allegations in that paragraph; denies the allegations; lacks sufficient knowledge to admit or deny the allegations; or admits certain allegations but denies, or lacks sufficient knowledge to admit or deny, the rest.  \nB. Presenting Defenses to the Claims for Relief  \nWrite a short and plain statement identifying the defenses to the claims, using one or more of the following alternatives that apply.  \n1. The court does not have subject–matter jurisdiction over the claims because (briefly explain why there is no federal–question jurisdiction or diversity–of–citizenship jurisdiction; see the complaint form for more information)  \n2.  \nThe court does not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant because (briefly explain)  \n3.  \nThe venue where the court is located is improper for this case because (briefly explain)  \n4. The defendant was served but the process–the form of the summons–was insufficient because (briefly explain)  \n5. The manner of serving the defendant with the summons and complaint was insufficient because (briefly explain)  \n6. The complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted because (briefly explain why the facts alleged, even if true, are not enough to show the plaintiff's right to recover)  \n7. Another party (name)   needs to be joined (added) in the case. The reason is (briefly explain why joining another party is required)  \na. If the basis for subject–matter jurisdiction is diversity of citizenship, state the effect of adding the other party:  \nThe other party is a citizen of the State of (name)   . Or is a citizen of (foreign nation)   . The amount of damages sought from this other party is (specify the amount)   .  \nb. If the claim by this other party is based on an alleged violation of a federal constitutional or statutory right, state the basis:  \nC. Asserting Affirmative Defenses to the Claims for Relief  \nIdentify an affirmative defense or avoidance that provides a basis for the defendant to avoid liability for one or more of the plaintiff's claims even if the basis for the claim is met. Any affirmative defense or avoidance must be identified in the answer. Include any of the following that apply, as well as any others that may apply.  \nThe plaintiff's claim for (specify the claim)  \nis barred by (identify one or more of the following that apply):  \n1. Accord and satisfaction (briefly explain)  \n2.  \nArbitration and award (briefly explain)  \n3.  \nAssumption of risk (briefly explain)","cbCaia8qVDYK9xTO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia8qVDYK9xTO","pdf",1055756,7,"English","# I. The Parties Filing This Answer to the Complaint\n## Provide defendant identification and contact information\n# II. The Answer and Defenses to the Complaint\n## A. Answering the Claims for Relief\n## B. Presenting Defenses to the Claims for Relief\n## C. Asserting Affirmative Defenses to the Claims for Relief\n## D. Counterclaims and Cross-Claims","[{\"question\":\"What information must be provided for each defendant filing the answer?\",\"answer\":\"Provide the defendant’s full name, street address, city and county, state and zip code, telephone number, and e-mail address. 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