This sample answer to a verified complaint for California is used when the complaint is verified, or if the complaint is filed by a government entity The answer contains brief instructions, sample generic affirmative defenses, a verification, and a proof of service by mail The author is a freelance paralegal that has worked in California and Federal litigation since 1995 and has used this sample for many years Note that the author is NOT an attorney and no guarantee or warranty is provided
12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728 Any Defendant Any Street Any Town, CA 55555714-555-5555Defendant, In Pro Per Superior Court of the State of CaliforniaFor the County of _________________ Any Plaintiff,Plaintiff,vs Any Defendant, and DOES 1-5Defendants))))))))))))Case No ANSWER OF DEFENDANT______________ TOCOMPLAINT OF PLAINTIFF_________ To subscribe to my FREE California weekly legal newsletter visithttp://wwwlegaldocspronet/newsletterhtmand enter your e-mailaddress Be sure to remove this notice before using this document 1 Defendant, _____________________ for themself and no other Defendant, admits, deniesand alleges as follows:1 Defendant admits the allegations in paragraphs 1and 22 Defendant denies the allegations in paragraph 3 - 1 -ANSWER TO COMPLAINT