| Service Fee | $29 |
| Court Fees | Typically $0. However we will let you know if any |
| Service Included | We create Answer (General Denial) and File to the court. No additional service is provided |
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When you receive the eviction lawsuit papers, you will be asked to "answer" the suit in court (Many JP courts only give tenants a trial date, and in these courts, you must answer the case by appearing for trial in person.)
An answer is a statement made to the court in which you deny the claims made against you and raise any legal defenses you may have. You have a legal right to deny the claims in the answer if the form of a "general denial” even if the landlord’s claims are true. You do not even have to state what is true or not true.
You can give an oral answer or written answer to the J.P. court, but a written answer is preferred. To file a written answer, you may use this form, your own form if properly drafted, or the court’s form (some courts will provide form answers). If you were to appeal your case to the county court, you must have a written answer on file. You can use this form for J.P. court or county court if you have appealed.
This application will be filed in the justice court (Justice of the Peace, or "JP" court), but it can also be used in county court if you appealed the case.