Minnesota Contract Dispute: Answer
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| - | If you, or your client, are [[served]] a [[complaint]] | + | If you, or your client, are [[served]] a [[complaint]] as a [[defendant]] in a [[Minnesota]] state court, then you will need to draft an [[Answer]]. A copy of your completed, signed and verified answer must be served on the opposing party or her attorney within 20 days after you receive the [[summons]] and complaint. After the papers are served, you must file the original Answer and the [[affidavit of service]] with the court and pay a filing fee (currently $320.00). You may obtain a waiver of the fees if you meet certain financial guidelines. |
Below is an example of what an [[Answer]] filed in [[Hennepin County]], in the state of Minnesota, should look like. You can see the relevant complaint and hypothetical facts for this example Answer [[Minnesota_Contract_Dispute:_Complaint|here]]. | Below is an example of what an [[Answer]] filed in [[Hennepin County]], in the state of Minnesota, should look like. You can see the relevant complaint and hypothetical facts for this example Answer [[Minnesota_Contract_Dispute:_Complaint|here]]. | ||
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If you, or your client, are served a complaint as a defendant in a Minnesota state court, then you will need to draft an Answer. A copy of your completed, signed and verified answer must be served on the opposing party or her attorney within 20 days after you receive the summons and complaint. After the papers are served, you must file the original Answer and the affidavit of service with the court and pay a filing fee (currently $320.00). You may obtain a waiver of the fees if you meet certain financial guidelines.
Below is an example of what an Answer filed in Hennepin County, in the state of Minnesota, should look like. You can see the relevant complaint and hypothetical facts for this example Answer here.
Sample Answer for Contract Dispute in Minnesota