Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 514:11

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
In real actions the writ shall not abate because all the tenants are not named in it, but those on whom it is served shall answer for such part of the premises demanded as they claim, and may disclaim for the residue.