Does the Heightened Pleading Standard under Twombly Apply to Affirmative Defenses? | Practical Law

Does the Heightened Pleading Standard under Twombly Apply to Affirmative Defenses? | Practical Law

This Article reviews the district court split on whether the heightened pleading standard established by the Supreme Court decisions in Twombly and Iqbal applies to affirmative defenses.

Does the Heightened Pleading Standard under Twombly Apply to Affirmative Defenses?

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 04 Nov 2013 • USA (National/Federal)
This Article reviews the district court split on whether the heightened pleading standard established by the Supreme Court decisions in Twombly and Iqbal applies to affirmative defenses.