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[// Procedure (“ARCP”). It assumes no counterclaims and a pure ]
[// general denial. If you intend to (a) answer paragraph-by-paragraph, ]
[// or (b) assert counterclaims, insert additional sections as noted. ]
[// Citations included herein are foundational and long-standing. ]

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA

[__] JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT [______]

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v.

Case No. _____

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Defendant [DEFENDANT NAME] (“Defendant”), by and through undersigned counsel, hereby files this Answer and Affirmative Defenses to the Complaint of Plaintiff [PLAINTIFF NAME] (“Plaintiff”) and states as follows:

1. TIMELINESS

This Answer is timely under Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(a) (20-day deadline after service of the Summons and Complaint).

2. GENERAL DENIAL

Pursuant to Alaska R. Civ. P. 8(b), Defendant denies each and every allegation of the Complaint not expressly and unequivocally admitted herein, and demands strict proof thereof.

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3. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES

(Alaska R. Civ. P. 8(c))

1. Failure to State a Claim – The Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
2. Statute of Limitations – One or more claims are time-barred by the applicable statutes of limitation.
3. Laches – Plaintiff’s undue delay has prejudiced Defendant.
4. Waiver / Estoppel / Acquiescence – Plaintiff’s conduct bars recovery.
5. Accord and Satisfaction – The matters alleged have been settled and satisfied.
6. Payment – Amounts claimed have been fully or partially paid.
7. Failure to Mitigate – Plaintiff failed to mitigate purported damages.
8. Comparative Fault – Any damages must be reduced in proportion to Plaintiff’s own fault.
9. Set-Off / Recoupment – Defendant is entitled to offset sums owed by Plaintiff.
10. Reservation of Defenses – Defendant reserves the right to assert additional defenses that become known through discovery or other investigation, pursuant to Alaska R. Civ. P. 15.

4. [OPTIONAL] COUNTERCLAIMS

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5. PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that the Court:

A. Dismiss the Complaint with prejudice;
B. Enter judgment in Defendant’s favor on all claims;
C. Award Defendant its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees under Alaska R. Civ. P. 54(d) & 82; and
D. Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

6. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Defendant reserves the right to amend this pleading to add, withdraw, or modify defenses and/or counterclaims as discovery progresses, consistent with Alaska R. Civ. P. 15.

DATED: [____]

Respectfully submitted,
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[ATTORNEY NAME]
Alaska Bar No. [__]
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Phone: [() -_]
Email: [_____]
Attorney for Defendant [DEFENDANT NAME]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [date] a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer and Affirmative Defenses was served on:

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[Opposing Counsel Name], Esq.
[Law Firm Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Email: [____] (☐ if consented)
U.S. Mail ☐ Email ☐ Hand-Delivery ☐ ECF ☐

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[ATTORNEY NAME]
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