AFFIRMATIVE PLEADING
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Affirmative Pleading.
Affirmative Pleading - as a noun
Any defensive pleading that affirms facts rather than merely denying the facts alleged by the plaintiff
Example Sentences
"In legal proceedings, an affirmative pleading is a statement made by a defendant that asserts a new fact or set of facts in response to the plaintiff's allegations."
"The defendant's affirmative pleading argued that the plaintiff lacked standing to bring the case."
"The attorney drafted a strong affirmative pleading to counter the claims made by the opposing party."
"The plaintiff's attorney strategically designed the affirmative pleading to establish the defendant's liability."
"The court requested the defendant to file an affirmative pleading within 30 days."
