Rockwall County, TX · Rockwall County
Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims
Defendants in Rockwall County Justice Court use this form to answer a small claims case, state defenses, and tell the court how they can participate.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Rockwall County · Rockwall County, Rockwall County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- rockwallcountytexas.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form lets a defendant respond to a small claims petition in Rockwall County Justice Court, generally deny the claims, and provide reasons or defenses. It also asks whether the defendant requests a jury trial, wants case documents by email, and can attend hearings by phone or video. The defendant signs the answer and certifies how a copy was served on the plaintiff.
Who needs it
A person named as a defendant in a small claims case in Rockwall County Justice Court, Precinct 1, can use this form to answer the plaintiff’s claims.
How to submit it
The form lists Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Ste. 301, Rockwall, TX 75087. It also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the certificate of service to record how and when a copy was sent to the plaintiff.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Answer
Download the Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter your information, respond to the claims, and mark your jury, email, and remote-hearing preferences.
- 3
Complete the Service Certificate
Record the date and method used to send a copy to the plaintiff, then sign the certificate.
- 4
Contact the Court
Use the Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, contact information printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Defendant’s Answer for Small Claims?
- It lets a defendant respond to the plaintiff’s claims, list reasons or defenses, and provide the court with preferences about a jury trial, email service, and remote hearings.
- Who uses this small claims answer form?
- A person named as a defendant in a small claims case in Rockwall County Justice Court, Precinct 1, can use the form to answer the petition.
- Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Answer?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the certificate of service to record how and when a copy was sent to the plaintiff.
- How do I submit the Defendant’s Answer?
- The form lists Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, and its address and email as court contact information. It also says a copy must be served on the plaintiff.