IN THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT OF
THE STATE OF DELAWARE, IN AND FOR _________ COUNTY
COURT NO. _____
COURT ADDRESS:
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CIVIL ACTION NO. ____________
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PLAINTIFF(S):
VS.
DEFENDANT(S):
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DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO THE COMPLAINT
Check all that are appropriate:
A._______
I admit that I owe the debt or claim in the Complaint and DO NOT want a trial. (This
means that you agree to a judgment being entered against you for the amount claimed
plus interest and costs. Any money owed should be paid directly to the Plaintiff. You
will be giving up your right to a trial and will not have a right to appeal your
decision to admit this debt or claim.)
B._______
I WANT A TRIAL.
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DEBT ACTIONS ONLY: In addition to a trial, I request that the Plaintiff provide me
with a more detailed statement of the claim (Bill of Particulars).
DATED:_______________________
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(Signature of Defendant
(Defendant’s Address/Phone No.
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(Defendant’s Attorney, if any)
(Attorney’s Address/Phone No.)
If you are a corporation (or other artificial entity or public body):
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This Answer MUST be signed by an attorney or person designated by a Certificate of
Representation (Form 50) for the corporation or entity prior to the filing of this Answer.
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Only an attorney or a person designated in a Form 50 may represent you in JP court.
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YOU MAY OBTAIN A FORM 50 and further information from the Court’s website at
(Click on Form 50). Or, you may obtain a Form 50 from your
nearest JP Civil Court.
Mail this completed form (Answer) to the Justice of the Peace Court at the address above
as soon as possible. This signed document must be received by the Court within 15 days after the
date you received it or a default judgment may be entered against you.
J.P. Civ. Form No. 7 (Rev. 2/2/04)
Doc. No. 02-13-04-02-12