Miss. R. Civ. P. Form 23

As amended through October 31, 2024
Form 23 - Answer Presenting Defenses Under Rule 12(b)

First Defense

[Improper Venue]

The action is brought in the wrong county because the defendant is a domestic corporation domiciled in _______________ County, which is not the county in which this action is brought or in which the cause of action occurred or accrued.

Second Defense

[Admission and Denial]

Defendant admits the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 and 4 of the complaint; alleges that he is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in paragraph 2 of the complaint; and denies each and every other allegation contained in the complaint.

Third Defense

[Statute of Limitations]

The right of action set forth in the complaint did not accrue within _______________ years next before the commencement of this action.

Counter-claim

Here set forth any claim as a counter-claim in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a complaint.

Cross-Claim against Defendant M. N.

Here set forth the claim constituting a cross-claim against defendant M. N. in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a complaint.

Miss. R. Civ. P. Form 23

Amended effective 12/20/2022.