Does all eviction paperwork come with the option to answer?
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Does all eviction paperwork come with the option to answer?
I was served eviction papers but there wasn’t a page for me to answer to the complaint. I went to court and I have until today to pay or the landlord may get a writ.
Asked on November 4, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were served with a summons and complaint for your eviction (unlawful detainer action) the pleadings served upon you do not come with a form for you to answer. You can go online to get a form and print it out with your affirmative defense or better yet, go down to your county law library to seek assistance from the librarian.
Given the fact that you are in a legal action, it would be prudent for you to consult with a landlord tenant attorney about the best way to defend it.
Good luck.
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