HSVPOA files answer with affirmative defenses to Atkins-Simpson Lawsuit.

An affirmative defense is a defense in which the defendant introduces evidence, which, if found to be credible, will negate criminal liability or civil liability, even if it is proven that the defendant committed the alleged acts. The party raising the affirmative defense has the burden of proof on establishing that it applies. Raising an affirmative defense does not prevent a party from also raising other defenses.

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Defendant Hot Springs Village Property Association (“HSV POA”), by and through counsel Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP, submits the following as its answer to plaintiffs’ complaint: See PDF below.


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