[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted for use in a Kansas District Court civil action.
Replace every bracketed [PLACEHOLDER] with matter-specific information before filing.
Citations included are to well-established Kansas statutes only, in compliance with the
Citation Policy. Verify court-specific local rules (e.g., electronic filing, font size,
page limits) prior to submission. ]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [_] COUNTY, KANSAS
Division [] | Case No. [______]

PLAINTIFF: [PLAINTIFF NAME(S)]
DEFENDANT: [DEFENDANT NAME(S)]

TITLE OF PLEADING:
ANSWER AND GENERAL DENIAL OF [DEFENDANT NAME(S)]

[// GUIDANCE: If multiple defendants will file jointly, change singular references to plural and ensure each defendant verifies or separately signs as required.]

Effective Date: [DATE OF SIGNING]

II. PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

1. Jurisdiction and Venue
   Defendant admits that this Court has subject-matter jurisdiction and that venue is proper under K.S.A. 60-607, except insofar as Plaintiff purports to allege otherwise, which allegations are denied.

2. Reservation of Rights
   Defendant reserves the right to amend this Answer to assert additional defenses, counterclaims, and third-party claims as discovery proceeds, pursuant to K.S.A. 60-215.

III. GENERAL DENIAL

Pursuant to K.S.A. 60-208(b), Defendant denies each and every allegation contained in Plaintiff’s [Petition/Complaint], whether express or implied, except those allegations expressly admitted herein. Any allegation not specifically admitted is hereby denied.

IV. SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS AND DENIALS (Optional)

[// GUIDANCE: Use this section only if you intend to admit or deny particular numbered
paragraphs rather than relying solely on the General Denial above. Delete if not needed.]

V. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES

(See K.S.A. 60-208(c))

Without conceding that Defendant bears the burden of proof, and expressly preserving the General Denial above, Defendant asserts the following affirmative defenses:

1. Failure to State a Claim
2. Lack of Capacity or Standing
3. Statute of Limitations
4. Accord and Satisfaction
5. Estoppel and/or Waiver
6. Payment
7. Release
8. Assumption of Risk / Comparative Fault (K.S.A. 60-258a)
9. Statute of Frauds
10. Laches
11. Illegality / Public Policy
12. [ADD ANY OTHER DEFENSES SPECIFIC TO THE MATTER]

[// GUIDANCE: Delete defenses that are inapplicable; add any compulsory defenses not
listed. Affirmative defenses omitted here may be deemed waived.]

VI. COUNTERCLAIMS

(Reserved – K.S.A. 60-213)

Defendant asserts that no counterclaims are alleged at this time. Defendant expressly reserves the right to file compulsory or permissive counterclaims within the time allowed by K.S.A. 60-213(a)(1) and (e), or by later amendment pursuant to K.S.A. 60-215.

[// GUIDANCE: If a compulsory counterclaim exists, it must be asserted in this Answer
unless an exception under K.S.A. 60-213(a)(2) applies. Use a captioned “Counterclaim”
section that follows the Answer proper, re-alleges all necessary paragraphs, and includes
its own prayer for relief.]

VII. PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that the Court:

A. Dismiss Plaintiff’s [Petition/Complaint] with prejudice;
B. Enter judgment in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff on all claims;
C. Award Defendant its costs as allowed by K.S.A. 60-2001 et seq.;
D. Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

VIII. VERIFICATION (Optional – include only if required by statute or court order)

I, [NAME], being duly sworn on oath, state that I am the [TITLE/ROLE] of Defendant and that I have read the foregoing Answer; the statements contained therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

[NAME], [TITLE]
Date: ______

Subscribed and sworn to before me on __, 20__.

Notary Public
My commission expires: ______

[// GUIDANCE: Kansas pleadings generally do not require verification unless mandated by
statute (e.g., replevin, attachment) or by specific court order. Remove this section if not
needed.]

IX. SIGNATURE BLOCK

Respectfully submitted,

[ATTORNEY NAME] (Kan. Bar No. _)
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Telephone: () -_
Email: [_____]

ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT [DEFENDANT NAME]

X. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on the ___ day of ____, 20__, I caused the foregoing Answer and General Denial to be served upon all parties of record by:

☐ Kansas Courts e-Filing System
☐ U.S. Mail, first-class postage prepaid
☐ Personal Delivery
☐ Other: [__]

to:

[PLAINTIFF’S COUNSEL NAME]
[Firm Name]
[Address]
[Email]

[ATTORNEY NAME]

KEY KANSAS PROCEDURAL NOTES

1. Answer Deadline – K.S.A. 60-212(a)(1)(A): 21 days after service of summons and petition (unless extended by motion or court order).
2. Affirmative Defenses – K.S.A. 60-208(c): Must be stated in the responsive pleading or are waived.
3. Counterclaims – K.S.A. 60-213(a): Compulsory counterclaims arising out of the same transaction or occurrence must be pleaded in this Answer unless expressly exempted.

[// GUIDANCE: Strictly observe any local rules of the subject District Court (e.g., font,
caption formatting, electronic signature protocols). Review for consistency with any
temporary Supreme Court administrative orders in effect at time of filing.]