What is the Defendant’s Answer - Small Claims?

It is a form for a defendant to respond to claims in a small claims case. It provides space for a general denial, reasons for disputing claims, defenses, and other information.

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

No. The answer is signed without a notary, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.

What choices does the answer form ask me to make?

It asks whether you request a jury trial, want case documents sent by email, and can participate in hearings by phone or video conference.

Rockwall County, TX · Rockwall County

No notary required

Defendant’s Answer – Small Claims

This answer form lets a defendant respond to claims in a small claims case in Rockwall County Justice Court, Precinct Two.

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: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

A defendant uses this form to generally deny the plaintiff’s claims and may list reasons for disputing them, defenses, and other information. It also asks whether the defendant requests a jury trial, wants case documents by email, and can participate in phone or video hearings. The form states that the answer must be sent to the court and served on the other parties.

Who needs it

A defendant responding to a small claims case in Rockwall County Justice Court, Precinct Two, can use this form to provide an answer.

How to submit it

Send the answer to Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, at 1111 E Yellowjacket Ln Ste. 302, Rockwall, TX 75087, and serve the plaintiff using a method listed on the form.

About notarization

This answer is signed without a notary; the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Answer
Download the Defendant’s Answer - Small Claims PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the case and party information, state any reasons or defenses, select your jury and participation choices, and sign the answer.
3
Gather Attachments
The document does not identify required attachments.
4
Send and Serve the Answer
Send the answer to the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, at the address on the form and serve the plaintiff by a listed method.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Defendant’s Answer - Small Claims?: It is a form for a defendant to respond to claims in a small claims case. It provides space for a general denial, reasons for disputing claims, defenses, and other information.
How do I submit the Defendant’s Answer - Small Claims?: Send it to Rockwall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, at 1111 E Yellowjacket Ln Ste. 302, Rockwall, TX 75087. The form also says to serve the plaintiff by a listed method.
Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Answer - Small Claims?: No. The answer is signed without a notary, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
What choices does the answer form ask me to make?: It asks whether you request a jury trial, want case documents sent by email, and can participate in hearings by phone or video conference.

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.