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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]] |
Revision as of 17:38, February 14, 2009
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.