CFR > Title 27 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 20 > Subpart C > Document Requirements
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| § 20.36 | Execution under penalties of perjury |
| § 20.37 | Filing of qualifying documents |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 27 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 20 > Subpart C > Document Requirements
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.