Difference between revisions of "Affirmative defense"
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(New page: 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...) |
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Revision as of 19:52, July 15, 2007
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.