jt322
Mar 20, 2013, 07:12 PM
When you file the intent to defend do you file an answer to the complaint with affirmative defenses... I am in montgomery county pa district court which is small claims
AK lawyer
Mar 20, 2013, 07:26 PM
In many small claims courts, an "intent to defend" is, essentially, the same as an answer. I doubt that the small claims rules where you are require "technical" pleadings like affirmative defenses.
Usually all the judge wants to know is whether you are going to contest the suit or not.
What affirmative defense do you want to present?
mr.yet
Mar 22, 2013, 04:15 PM
COURT NAME HERE
PLAINTIFF NAME
V
DEFENDANT NAME
CASE #
NOTICE OF INTEND TO DEFEND
I, your name, hereby give Notice of Intent to defend the above titled case, and
Demand strict proof of the alleged claim.
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE
Defendants who are unschooled in the law and ask that the court take
Judicial Notice of the enunciation of principles as stated in "Haines v. Kerner,
404 U.S . 519," wherein the court has directed that those who are
Unschooled in law making pleadings and/or complaints shall have the court
Look to the substance of the pleadings rather than the form, and also hereby
Makes the attached memorandum, including the related documents attached
Herewith, in the above-referenced case.Furthermore, Defendant's hereby
Requests the judge notify them of any sua sponte,rights or remedies they
May overlook.
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Defendant