A sample answer with optional counterclaims and cross-claims that a defendant may use to respond to a complaint a plaintiff files in the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, Civil Part or in non-foreclosure actions in the Chancery Division, General Equity Part. This Standard Document contains integrated drafting notes with important explanations and tips for drafting the caption, responses to the plaintiff's allegations, defenses (including affirmative defenses), counterclaims, cross-claims, jury demand, and signature block.