What is the Defendant’s Answer - Debt Claim Case?

It is a fillable form for a defendant responding to a debt claim in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One. It includes sections for defenses, jury request, contact details, and hearing participation preferences.

Who uses this debt claim answer form?

A defendant named in a debt claim case in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One, may use this form to provide a general denial and identify any additional defenses that apply.

Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Answer - Debt Claim Case?

No. The document has no notary block; the defendant signs the answer and certificate of service. It does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.

Gillespie County, TX · Gillespie County

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Defendant’s Answer - Debt Claim Case

This fillable answer lets a defendant respond to a debt claim filed in Gillespie County Justice Court, select defenses, and state hearing participation preferences.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Gillespie County · Gillespie County, Gillespie County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: gillespiecounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

A defendant uses this form to answer a debt claim in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One. It provides a general denial and optional defenses, and asks whether the defendant requests a jury trial, wants case documents by email, and can participate in hearings by phone or video. The form also includes spaces for contact information and a certificate stating how the plaintiff was served.

Who needs it

A defendant responding to a debt claim in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One, can use this form to state an answer and any applicable defenses.

How to submit it

The form says the answer must be sent to the court and served on the plaintiff under Rule 501.4. It lists personal delivery, mail, fax, email by agreement, or another court-approved method for service.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the answer and certificate of service, with no notarized or sworn attachment listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Answer
Download the Defendant’s Answer - Debt Claim Case form for Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the case and contact information, select any applicable defenses, and state your jury, email, and remote-hearing preferences.
3
Sign and Date
Sign the answer and complete the certificate of service, including the date and method used to serve the plaintiff.
4
Send and Serve the Answer
Send the answer to the court and serve the plaintiff using a method listed on the form and allowed under Rule 501.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Defendant’s Answer - Debt Claim Case?: It is a fillable form for a defendant responding to a debt claim in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One. It includes sections for defenses, jury request, contact details, and hearing participation preferences.
Who uses this debt claim answer form?: A defendant named in a debt claim case in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One, may use this form to provide a general denial and identify any additional defenses that apply.
How do I submit the Defendant’s Answer?: The form says to send the answer to the court and serve the plaintiff under Rule 501.4. It lists personal delivery, mail, fax, email if both parties agreed in writing, or another method approved by the court.
Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Answer - Debt Claim Case?: No. The document has no notary block; the defendant signs the answer and certificate of service. It does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Defendant’s Answer - Debt Claim Case doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.