[WSBAPT] hello/best practice question

[TJW]

Hey Diane,

 

I would use the standard answer of: "Defendants lack information or belief
as to the truth or accuracy of the allegations in Section ___ of the
Complaint, and therefore deny the same." 

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom

 

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Attorney at Law

 



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Subject: [WSBAPT] hello/best practice question

 

I am hoping someone may be out there checking e-mails and have an off the
cuff answer.  

 

In a complaint where someone literally makes statements "upon information
and belief", I'm a little unsure how to deny that (how do we know).  My
thought was No Knowledge of the matter alleged and therefore denies the same
----- 

 

Any insights are appreciated.

 

Diane J. Kiepe

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717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1500

Spokane, WA  99201

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