§ Form 20 Answer Presenting Defenses Under Rule 12(b)

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Form 20. Answer Presenting Defenses Under Rule 12(b)

FIRST DEFENSE

    The complaint fails to state a claim against defendant upon which relief can be granted.

SECOND DEFENSE

    Defendant admits the allegation contained in paragraphs 1 and 4 of the complaint; alleges that he is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in paragraph 2 of the complaint; and denies each and every other allegation contained in the complaint.

THIRD DEFENSE

    The right of action set forth in the complaint did not accrue within six years next before the commencement of this action.

COUNTERCLAIM

    (Here set forth any claim as a counterclaim in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a complaint.)

CROSS-CLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT M.N.

    (Here set forth the claim constituting a cross-claim against defendant M.N. in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a
complaint.)