Answer is the first formal response given by the defense to a complaint filed with the court by the plaintiff. This opening written statement will admit or deny the allegations, or demand more information about the claims of wrongdoing.When drafting an answer, one must: (1) follow the local, state, and federal court rules; (2) research the legal claims in the adversary’s complaint; (3) respond to the adversary’s factual allegations; and (4) assert affirmative defenses, counterclaims, cross-claims, or third-party claims, if applicable.
