Answer

Question 1

Rule 8(c)

Answer 1

Affirmative Defenses
must affirmatively state any avoidance or affirmative defense.
defenses not claimed are lost.

Question 2

Rule 8(d)

Answer 2

may state multiple claims or defenses
in alternative
not required to be consistent

Question 3

Rule 11

Answer 3

(a) signature says accurate
(b) not for improper purpose
(c) sanctions
(d) not for discovery

Question 4

9(b)

Answer 4

fraud or mistake can also be raised as a defense.

same heightened pleading requirement for statement with particularity

Question 5

Rule 8(b)

Answer 5

(1) short and plain statement of denial
(2) denial must be fair response
(3) general and specific denials permitted
(4) can deny in part
(5) denial by stating lack of information or belief
(6) failure to deny is an admission

Question 6

Rule 10

Answer 6

form of pleadings

caption, paragraphs, numbered

Question 7

Rule 12(c)

Answer 7

Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

made any time after pleadings are closed but before it would cause a delay of trial