A sample answer and cross-claims that a civil defendant in Georgia superior or state court may use to respond to a complaint and assert its own claims against a coparty concerning the subject of the plaintiff's complaint. This Standard Document contains integrated drafting notes with important explanations and tips for drafting the caption, defenses (including affirmative defenses), responses to the plaintiff's allegations, affirmative claims, prayer for relief, jury demand, signature block, and verification (if any).