Free FD Reply to Counterclaim packet.PDF - Arizona

MARICOPA COUNTY JUSTICE COURT

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FORCIBLE DETAINER/ SPECIAL DETAINER REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM

MARICOPA COUNTY JUSTICE COURT

If you are contesting the allegations made in a Counterclaim, you are required to file a formal written REPLY to the Counterclaim. The allegations of the Counterclaim and your Reply will be considered and decided at the time of trial. There is no fee to file a reply to counterclaim. FAILURE TO FILE A REPLY COULD RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU.

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If you have not received a Forcible Detainer Counterclaim. If your court appearance date has passed or if judgment has been entered..

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If you are replying to a counterclaim within the prescribed time period. The reply should be filed prior to the scheduled court date.

FORMS Needed:
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Reply to Counterclaim form

MARICOPA COUNTY JUSTICE COURT

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Complete the Reply form. 2. File the completed Reply form with the court clerk, before the scheduled court date/time. 3. Deliver a copy of the Reply to Counterclaim to the defendant (tenant) as instructed by the court clerk.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL PARTIES KEEP THE COURT APPRISED OF ANY CHANGE IN ADDRESS A NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS form must be filed with the court when a party changes their address.

visit us at www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/justicecourts for additional filing information and online forms.

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Plaintiff or Attorney for Plaintiff

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Address

Maricopa County Justice Courts, State of Arizona
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CASE NUMBER: ______________________________

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Plaintiff(s) Name / Address

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Defendant(s) Name / Address

REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM

I am responding on behalf of:

c Myself c Marital Community (Requires signature of both husband and wife)

c Partnership c Other: ____________________________

I admit the following portion(s) of Counterclaimant/ Defendant's counterclaim: 1. 2. 3. 4. Counterclaimant/ Defendant is not entitled to judgment on the counterclaim because:

I am asking the court to deny Counterclaimant/ Defendant's counterclaim. I am also asking for reimbursement of my court costs. I state under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: ____________________ _________________________________________________________ Counter-Defendant/ Plaintiff

I CERTIFY that on this same date I have mailed / will mail a copy of this REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM to: Counterclaimant/ Defendant at the above address or c Counterclaimant/ Defendant's attorney Date: _______________________ By: ____________________________Counter-Defendant/ Plaintiff

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