general denial

general denial
A pleading in modern practice which bears a close analogy to the general issue in common law pleading; a pleading, in response to what purports to be an affirmative allegation of a cause of action, which operates as a denial of every material allegation of such complaint or other pleading as fully as if it had been specifically and separately denied. 41 Am J1st Pl §§ 148, 149. A pleading by a defendant which goes to destroy the plaintiff's clause of action but presents no defense grounded on new matter or matter in avoidance. 41 Am J1st Pl § 149.

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