responsive pleading
- A type of legal document that serves to reply directly to the claims presented in another party's preceding legal submission, such as by rejecting the statements highlighted in a complaint
- The defendant's attorney drafted a responsive pleading to address the claims the plaintiff made in their complaint.
- Preparation of a comprehensive and timely responsive pleading is vital to effectively counter the allegations posited in the lawsuit.
- After receiving the plaintiff's amended complaint, the legal team worked diligently to update the responsive pleading accordingly.
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