[COURT NAME]
[COUNTY], [STATE]

[PLAINTIFF NAME], )
Plaintiff, )
) Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
v. )
)
[DEFENDANT NAME], )
Defendant/Cross-Complainant. )

ANSWER AND CROSS-COMPLAINT

1. Answer to Complaint

1.1 In response to Paragraph 1, Defendant [ADMITS/DENIES/LACKS KNOWLEDGE].
1.2 In response to Paragraph 2, Defendant [ADMITS/DENIES/LACKS KNOWLEDGE].
[Continue for each numbered paragraph.]

2. Affirmative Defenses

Defendant asserts the affirmative defenses listed in Section 3 of the Answer - Affirmative Defenses template, as applicable.

3. Cross-Complaint

Defendant/Cross-Complainant alleges as follows:

3.1 Parties

• Cross-Complainant: [NAME]
• Cross-Defendant: [NAME]

3.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

This Court has jurisdiction and venue is proper under [STATUTE].

3.3 Factual Allegations

[State the facts supporting the cross-claims.]

3.4 Causes of Action

Count I - [CLAIM]
[Elements and allegations.]

Count II - [CLAIM]
[Elements and allegations.]

4. Prayer for Relief

Cross-Complainant requests:
a. Damages in an amount to be proven at trial.
b. Attorney fees and costs where allowed.
c. Any other relief the Court deems just.

5. Jury Demand

Cross-Complainant demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.

6. Signature Block

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Dated: [DATE]

______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
[LAW FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for Defendant/Cross-Complainant