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| − | An '''affirmative defense''' is a defense raised in a responsive pleading (answer) relating a new matter as a defense to the complaint; affirmative defenses might include [[contributory negligence]] or estopped in civil actions; in criminal cases insanity, duress, or [[self-defense]] might be used. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | + | An '''affirmative defense''' is a defense raised in a responsive pleading (answer) relating a new matter as a defense to the complaint; affirmative defenses might include [[contributory negligence]] or estopped in civil actions; in [[criminal]] cases [[insanity]], duress, or [[self-defense]] might be used. [[Category:Legal Terms]] |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Defense]] | ||
| + | * [[Self-defense]] and [[Home security]] via [[Firearm]]s: [[Castle Doctrine]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Home Security]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Fortifications]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Investments in Tangibles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Pro Second Amendment]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Survivalism]] | ||
Revision as of 01:37, December 13, 2014
An affirmative defense is a defense raised in a responsive pleading (answer) relating a new matter as a defense to the complaint; affirmative defenses might include contributory negligence or estopped in civil actions; in criminal cases insanity, duress, or self-defense might be used.