Richmond County, GA · Richmond County
Dispossessory Answer
This court form lets a defendant respond to a dispossessory claim and state defenses or counterclaims in Richmond County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Richmond County · Richmond County, Richmond County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- augustaga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Defendants use this form to answer a dispossessory lawsuit in the Civil Court of Richmond County. It asks for case and party names, the defendant’s response to the plaintiff’s claim, and any counterclaim; it also includes a space to state an amount paid into the court registry. Each defendant must file an answer, although an attorney may file for more than one defendant.
Who needs it
A defendant responding to a dispossessory lawsuit in Richmond County uses this form; each defendant must file a separate answer unless an attorney files for multiple defendants.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant or attorney signs and dates it, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Answer
Download the Dispossessory Answer form for the Civil Court of Richmond County.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the case and party information, then mark and explain the applicable responses and any counterclaim.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use another sheet if more counterclaim space is needed; the form says to bring receipts and documents concerning repair payments to trial.
- 4
Sign and Date
The defendant or attorney signs and dates the answer. Each defendant must file an answer unless an attorney files for multiple defendants.
- 5
Submit to the County
The form does not state where to submit the answer; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a Dispossessory Answer?
- No. The form has no notary block; the defendant or attorney signs and dates it. It identifies no attachment that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit a Dispossessory Answer?
- The form does not state where to submit the answer. Submit it to the county department named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.
- Can one defendant file an answer for other defendants?
- The form says each defendant must file their own answer. It also says attorneys may file answers for more than one defendant, while self-represented litigants cannot.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the case number, plaintiff and defendant names, the defendant’s response to the claim, and any counterclaim. It also provides space for contact details and a signature.