Form Dr 50 PDF Details

Engaging with the legal system can often seem daunting, especially when it comes to understanding and completing necessary court forms. One such document central to civil lawsuits within the Circuit Courts is the DR 50 form, officially titled "Answer to Complaint, Petition, or Motion." This critical form serves as a structured response from a defendant or respondent to claims made against them in a variety of legal disputes, ranging from family law issues to civil complaints. It is designed to be filled out by individuals representing themselves, without the requirement of legal assistance, although obtaining advice from a legal professional is often beneficial. The DR 50 form plays a vital role in the preliminary stages of a court case by outlining the respondent's stance on each allegation made in the initial complaint, petition, or motion. The form facilitates clear communication between parties and the court by enabling the respondent to admit, deny, or express a lack of knowledge about the statements made against them. Additionally, it allows for the presentation of any defense the respondent wants to be considered and specifies the type of relief or outcome they are seeking from the court. Completion and timely submission of this document are paramount since it directly influences the proceeding steps in the litigation process and impacts the court's understanding of the respondent's position. Furthermore, it includes a section for instruction on potential counterclaims, expanding its utility to not just rebut allegations but also to assert any claims the respondent may have against the petitioner, thereby broadening the scope of the legal dispute to ensure all relevant issues are addressed during the litigation process.

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Form NameForm Dr 50
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out1 min
Other namesmaryland answer to complaint, cc dr 050, cc dr 50, maryland complaint petition

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CIRCUIT COURT FOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Case No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City or County

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Address

Apt. #

PO Box

 

 

 

Street Address

Apt. #

PO Box

 

 

 

 

( )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( )

 

City

State Zip Code

Area

Telephone

City

State Zip Code

Area

Telephone

 

 

 

 

Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code

 

 

 

PLAINTIFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D E F E N D A N T

 

 

 

 

ANSWER TO ” COMPLAINT ” PETITION ” MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DOM REL 50)

 

 

 

 

 

I,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

representing myself, answering the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

filed against me, state:

 

 

Name of Complaint, Petition, or Motion that you are answering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Answering Paragraph No. 1 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.1.

”I deny all of the statements(s) in Paragraph No.1., except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 1 are true.

2.Answering Paragraph No. 2 (check one):

”I admit all of the statements(s) in Paragraph No. 2.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No. 2, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 2 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 2

3.Answering Paragraph No. 3 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No. 3.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No. 3, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 3 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 3

4.Answering Paragraph No. 4 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No. 4.

” I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.4, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 4 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 4.

5.Answering Paragraph No. 5 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No. 5.

” I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.5, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 5 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 5.

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6.Answering Paragraph No. 6 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No. 6.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.6, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 6 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 6.

7.Answering Paragraph No. 7 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.7.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.7, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 7 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 7.

8.Answering Paragraph No. 8 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.8.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.8, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 8 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 8.

9.Answering Paragraph No. 9 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.9.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.9, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 9 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 9.

10.Answering Paragraph No. 10 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.10.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.10, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 10 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 10.

11.Answering Paragraph No. 11 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.11.

”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.11, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 11 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 11.

12.Answering Paragraph No. 12 (check one):

”I admit all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.12.

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”I deny all of the statement(s) in Paragraph No.12, except I admit that

State the facts that you admit or write “none”

”I do not have enough information to know whether or not the statement(s) in Paragraph 12 are true.

”There is no Paragraph No. 12.

13.In my defense, I also want the Court to consider the following facts (A copy of any court order relating to my defense is attached, if available):

FOR THESE REASONS, I request the Court (check all that apply):

”Dismiss/deny the Complaint/ Petition/ Motion.

”Grant the relief requested in the Complaint/Petition/Motion.

”Grant the relief requested in the Complaint/Petition/Motion except

State the relief you do NOT w ant the Court to grant.

:Order any other appropriate relief.

Date

Signature

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this

 

day of

,

 

, a copy of the foregoing Answer

was mailed, postage prepaid, to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opposing Party or His/Her Attorney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opposing Party or His/He r Attorney’s Address includ ing City / State / Zip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature

IMPO RTAN T (TIME FOR F ILING YO UR AN SWER IF YOU WISH T O CO NTEST T HIS M ATTER ): You must file your Answer with the Court within the time stated in the summons. If you were served with a “Motion” but no summons, you must file your Answer within 15 days after being served.

IMPORTANT (ADDITIONAL PAPERS YO U MUST FILE) : If the Oppo sing Party is seek ing child sup-p ort, alimony, or both, you must co mplete and attach to your A nswer the approp riate financial statement(s)

(child supp ort - use Form DOM REL 30 or DO M RE L 31; alimo ny - use Form DOM REL 31 ). If you want the C ourt to grant relief to you, you must complete page 3 of this form and file the appropriate additional form(s).

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INSTRUCTIONS: If you want something different from what the other side wants, check below and fill out the appropriate DOM REL Form(s). See General Instructions, DOM REL 0-1 and Forms DOM REL 1 through 21.

COUNTERCLAIM

I,

 

representing myself, state that:

I want (check all that apply and attach forms indicated):

”child support (attach DOM REL 1, DOM REL 30)

”custody (attach DOM REL 4)

”visitation (attach DOM REL 5)

”modification of child support (attach DOM REL 6, DOM REL 30)

”modification of custody/visitation (attach DOM REL 7)

”absolute divorce (attach DOM REL 20, DOM REL 31, DOM REL 33)

”limited divorce (attach DOM REL 21, DOM REL 31)

DateSignature

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

 

 

 

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this

 

day of

 

,

 

,

a copy of this Counterclaim and a copy of the forms listed above, were mailed, postage prepaid, to

 

 

 

Opposing Party or His/Her Attorney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opposing Party’s or His/He r Attorney’s Address includ ing City/State/Zip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Signature

 

 

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