What is AFFIDAVIT OF DEFENSE?

An affidavit stating that the defendant has a good defense to the plaintiff’s action on the merits of the case.

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Related Legal Terms
CONFESSION OF DEFENSE, AFFIDAVIT OF MERITS, ISSUABLE DEFENSE, AFFIDAVIT TO HOLD TO BAIL, DEFENSE, EQUITABLE DEFENSE, PEREMPTORY DEFENSE, MERITORIOUS DEFENSE, MERITS, AFFIDAVIT OF GOOD FAITH


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