Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Alabama

Re: Civil Summons

The Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure dictate how you should Answer a Complaint. Generally, you must admit or deny each allegation in the Complaint. A party must also assert any defenses that they may have to each claim asserted and also set forth any affirmative defenses (e.g., fraud, accord & satisfaction, etc.). It is important to correctly answer the Complaint, as it may affect the case later. These are general rules - you may want to have an attorney review the Complaint to assist you. Remember, the Answer must be filed before the deadline stated in the Summons. Good luck.