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An answer derived from and against and the same root as swear was originally a solemn assertion in opposition to some one or something and thus generally any counter statement or defence a reply to a question or objection or a correct solution of a problem In the common law an answer is the first pleading by a defendant usually filed and served upon the plaintiff within a certain strict time limit after a civil complaint or criminal information or indictment has been served upon the defendant It may have been preceded by an optional pre answer motion to dismiss or demurrer if such a motion is unsuccessful the defendant must file an answer to the complaint or risk an adverse default judgment.
The answer establishes which allegations cause of action in civil matters set forth by the complaining party will be contested by the defendant and states all the defendant's defenses thus establishing the nature and parameters of the controversy to be decided by the court.
In the case of a criminal case there is usually an arraignment or some other kind of appearance before the court by the defendant The pleading in the criminal case which is entered on the record in open court is either guilty or not guilty Generally speaking in private civil cases there is no guilt or innocence There is only a judgment that grants money damages or some other kind of equitable remedy such as restitution or an injunction Criminal cases may lead to fines or other punishment such as imprisonment.
The famous Latin Responsa Prudentum answers of the learned were the accumulated views of many successive generations of Roman lawyers a body of legal opinion which gradually became authoritative.
In music an answer is the technical name in counterpoint for the repetition by one part or instrument of a theme proposed by another.
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Generally an answer is a reply to a questions a solution retaliation or response.
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