When Should a complaint be verified?

When Should a complaint be verified?

In many jurisdictions, a complaint does not need to be verified unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise. Typically, a plaintiff verifies a complaint by attaching a page at the end containing a statement made under oath that: The plaintiff has reviewed the complaint.

Does a verified complaint require a verified answer?

n. in law, a written pleading filed by a defendant to respond to a complaint in a lawsuit filed and served upon that defendant. If the complaint is verified as under penalty of perjury, the answer must be also. There is a fairly steep filing fee for each defendant filing an answer.

What is an answer to a lawsuit?

If a lawsuit is served on you and you wish to contest the claims made in the lawsuit, you must give the Plaintiff’s lawyer (or the Plaintiff directly, if not represented by a lawyer) a document called an “Answer.” An Answer is a legal document that responds to the factual allegations and legal claims in the Complaint.

What is a written answer to a petition?

The answer form tells the judge that you know about the case and have received a copy of the petition.

How do you find out who is trying to serve you papers?

1 attorney answer Be sure to search the court websites for Superior Court, State Court and Magistrate Court. Usually a case would be pending in the County where service is attempted (i.e., at your mother’s address), however, sometimes things are served…