Athens, GA · Clarke County
Answer to Dispossessory Warrant Affidavit
This form lets a defendant respond to a dispossessory warrant claim in Athens-Clarke County Magistrate Court by admitting or denying the claim.
What this form is
Defendants use this form to answer a dispossessory warrant affidavit filed by a plaintiff in Athens-Clarke County Magistrate Court. It provides space to admit the claim, request a payment schedule, deny the claim and state a reason, or describe a counterclaim. The form also asks for the civil action number, date of service, contact information, and the defendant’s signature.
Who needs it
A defendant named in a dispossessory warrant case may use this form to answer the plaintiff’s claim in Athens-Clarke County Magistrate Court.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the answer, with no notarized or sworn attachment mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Answer to Dispossessory Warrant Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Answer
Enter the case details and indicate whether you admit or deny the claim; state a reason if you deny it.
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Add a Counterclaim if Needed
Use the counterclaim space to describe any counterclaim.
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Sign and Submit
Sign the answer and submit it to the Clerk’s Office; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Answer to Dispossessory Warrant Affidavit do?
- It lets a defendant admit or deny the plaintiff’s claim, request a payment schedule, or state a counterclaim in Athens-Clarke County Magistrate Court.
- Do I need a notary for the Answer to Dispossessory Warrant Affidavit?
- No. The document has no notary block; the defendant signs and dates it. It mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Answer to Dispossessory Warrant Affidavit?
- The form identifies the Athens-Clarke County Magistrate Court and Clerk’s Office but gives no submission address or method. Check the city website for current contact details.
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