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Tex. R. Civ. P. 81

Tex. R. Civ. P. 81 - Defensive Matters

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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 81 — DEFENSIVE MATTERS PART II - RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS Rule 81: DEFENSIVE MATTERS When the defendant sets up a counter claim, the plaintiff may plead thereto under rules prescribed for pleadings of defensive matter by the defendant, so far as applicable. Whenever the defendant is required to plead any matter of defense under oath, the plaintiff shall be required to plead such matters under oath when relied on by him. Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1

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