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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Section 34-18-35

Citation
Section 34-18-35
Parent Document
Catelli v. Fleetwood, 842 A.2d 1078 (2004)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
2004-03-11

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Catelli contends, and defendants do not contest, that he included the blank “Tenant’s Answer” as set forth in § 34-18-56(j), with the summons that he served on defendants. This form lists seven possible defenses, as well as the open-ended “I have other defenses as follow.” The defendant is clearly instructed to “check the appropriate box(es)” if one or more of the defenses apply.3 The blank answer form also includes a counterclaim in which the tenant may specify the amount of damages to which he or she believes he or she is entitled.