What is the Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims?

It is a form for a defendant to respond to the claims in a small claims petition in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One.

What information does the answer form ask for?

It asks for the defendant’s name, any reasons or defenses, jury-trial preference, email and remote-hearing preferences, contact details, signature, and certificate of service information.

Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims?

No. The document is signed and dated without a notary and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer completes the certificate of service.

Gillespie County, TX · Gillespie County

No notary required

Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims

This fillable answer form lets a defendant respond to claims in a small claims case filed in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One.

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 generally deny the claims in the plaintiff’s petition and may provide reasons, defenses, and other information. It also asks whether the defendant requests a jury trial, wants case documents by email, and can participate in hearings by phone or video. The form includes signature details and a certificate for recording how and when the answer was served on the plaintiff.

Who needs it

A defendant responding to a small claims case in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One, can use this form to file an answer.

How to submit it

Submit the answer to the Justice Court, Precinct One, and serve the plaintiff using a method listed in the certificate of service. The form does not give an address or other contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, and the signer completes the certificate of service.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Answer
Download the Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims form for Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the case and defendant details, answer the questions, and indicate your preferences for jury trial, email, and remote participation.
3
Sign and Date
Sign the answer and complete the certificate of service, including the date and method used to serve the plaintiff.
4
Submit and Serve
Submit the answer to Justice Court, Precinct One, and serve the plaintiff using a method listed in the certificate of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims?: It is a form for a defendant to respond to the claims in a small claims petition in Gillespie County Justice Court, Precinct One.
What information does the answer form ask for?: It asks for the defendant’s name, any reasons or defenses, jury-trial preference, email and remote-hearing preferences, contact details, signature, and certificate of service information.
Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims?: No. The document is signed and dated without a notary and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer completes the certificate of service.
How do I submit the Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims?: Submit it to Justice Court, Precinct One, and serve the plaintiff using a method listed in the certificate of service. The form does not provide an address.

Need something notarized?

This Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.