New York Laws > Domestic Relations > Article 11-A – Special Provisions Relating to Divorce and Separation
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| § 210 | Limitations On Actions for Divorce and Separation |
| § 211 | Pleadings, Proof and Motions |
Terms Used In New York Laws > Domestic Relations > Article 11-A - Special Provisions Relating to Divorce and Separation
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.