Pleadings

Superior Court Rules of the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch

Rule: 5

Jurisdiction: DC

Bluebook Citation: D.C. Super. Ct. Sm. Cl. R. 5

No party is required to file an answer, plea, or defense in writing, except to assert a set-off or counterclaim. All pleadings must be construed so as to do justice. COMMENT TO 2018 AMENDMENTS This rule has been amended consistent with the stylistic changes to the civil rules.

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