defense draft

Generate civil answer/defense document frameworks in response to complaints. Use when the user asks about 答辩状、答辩书、被告怎么答辩、怎么应诉、收到起诉书、我要答辩, or wants to draft a response to a lawsuit. This skill provides document framework assistance only and does not constitute legal advice or guarantee any legal outcome.

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openclaw skills install @harrylabsj/defense-draft

Defense Draft

Overview

This skill helps users generate civil answer and defense document frameworks in response to complaints. It structures the response according to standard legal document formats, organizing admissions, denials, defenses, and counterclaims.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: This tool provides document framework assistance only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it guarantee any particular legal outcome. Always consult a qualified attorney immediately upon being served with a lawsuit.

When to Use This Skill

You have been served with a lawsuit
Need to draft an answer to a complaint
Want to understand response options
Organizing defenses to discuss with an attorney

Critical Timing Warning

⚠️ DEADLINES ARE CRITICAL

Failure to respond timely can result in default judgment
Default judgment means you lose automatically
Typical response deadlines: 20-30 days from service
Some courts require shorter responses
Consult an attorney immediately to determine your deadline

Limitations

Provides framework/template only, not final legal documents
Cannot assess defense merits or likelihood of success
Does not determine proper jurisdiction or venue challenges
Not a substitute for professional legal representation
May not comply with specific court formatting requirements

Workflow

Review the complaint — Understand what is being alleged
Note the deadline — Calculate response deadline from service date
Gather information — Collect facts, documents, evidence
Identify defenses — Determine available legal defenses
Draft framework — Generate answer structure
File with court — Submit before deadline (with attorney review)

Response Options

1. Answer (Most Common)

Admit or deny each allegation
Raise affirmative defenses
May include counterclaims

2. Motion to Dismiss

Challenge legal sufficiency
Raise jurisdictional issues
Must be filed before answer

3. Motion for Extension

Request more time to respond
Should be filed before deadline
Not guaranteed to be granted

Standard Defenses

General Denials

Deny knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
Put plaintiff to proof of all allegations
Preserve right to contest facts

Affirmative Defenses

Defense	When Applicable
Statute of Limitations	Claim filed too late
Lack of Jurisdiction	Wrong court
Failure to State a Claim	Legal theory is flawed
Payment	Already paid what is owed
Accord and Satisfaction	Settled the dispute
Statute of Frauds	Contract not in writing as required
Unclean Hands	Plaintiff acted improperly
Laches	Plaintiff unreasonably delayed

Document Structure

Standard Answer Sections

Caption — Same as complaint
Parties — Identify defendant(s)
Responses to Allegations — Admit/Deny each paragraph
Affirmative Defenses — State legal defenses
Counterclaims (if any) — Claims against plaintiff
Prayer for Relief — What you want the court to order
Signature Block — Date and signature

Usage

Basic Request

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"帮我写答辩状"
"收到起诉书怎么答辩"
"怎么写应诉书"

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