New Matter

Order To Show Cause

Newly claimed facts or legal issues raised (brought up) by a defendant (the party being sued) to defend himself/herself/itself beyond just denying the allegations in the complaint filed by the person bringing the lawsuit (plaintiff). such new matters are called “affirmative defenses.”

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