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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Small Claims Division - P.O. Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309 _________________________________, Plaintiff, vs. ) ) ) ) _________________________________, ) ) _________________________________, ) Defendant(s).) DENYING CLAIM Defendant denies the claim of the Plaintiff and demands a: hearing COUNTERCLAIM Defendant ______________ the claim of the Plaintiff and hereby counterclaims against the
(admits or denies)

ANSWER OF DEFENDANT Case No. _________________________

jury trial (claim must exceed $750)*

Plaintiff for $ _______________ on account of __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ and demands a: hearing jury trial* *You must pay a higher filing fee and may be required to participate in arbitration prior to getting a jury trial (if you
request a jury trial). Arbitration does not involve a jury and will usually cost each side an additional amount up to $250.00, unless that fee is deferred or waived by the Court. If either party isn't satisfied with the arbitrator's decision, he or she may request a trial if an additional $150 is deposited with the Court.

Dated this _______ day of ___________________, 20______.
All parties filing this answer must sign and provide complete mailing addresses and telephone numbers.

____________________________________ Signature ____________________________________ Print Name ____________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________ City, State Zip ____________________________________ Telephone

____________________________________ Signature ____________________________________ Print Name ____________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________ City, State Zip ____________________________________ Telephone

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