A sample answer and crossclaims that a civil defendant in federal district court may use to respond to a complaint and assert its own claims against a co-party concerning the subject of the plaintiff's complaint. This Standard Document contains integrated drafting notes with important explanations and tips for drafting the caption, responding to the plaintiff's allegations, asserting defenses (including affirmative defenses) and affirmative claims, and stating a prayer for relief, jury demand, and signature block.