Haw. R. Civ. P. Form 20

As amended through September 30, 2024

Form 20 - Answer Presenting Defenses Under Rule 12(b)

FIRST DEFENSE

The complaint fails to state a claim against defendant upon which relief can be granted.

SECOND DEFENSE

Defendant admits the allegation contained in paragraphs 1 and 4 of the complaint; alleges that he is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in paragraph 2 of the complaint; and denies each and every other allegation contained in the complaint.

THIRD DEFENSE

The complaint is time-barred by the applicable statute of limitations and/or statute of repose.

COUNTERCLAIM

(Here set forth any claim as a counterclaim in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a complaint.)

CROSS-CLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT M. N.

(Here set forth the claim constituting a cross-claim against defendant M. N. in the manner in which a claim is pleaded in a complaint.)

Haw. R. Civ. P. Form 20

Amended March 20, 2014, effective 7/1/2014.