Answer and Counterclaim (Small Claims)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019
This form is used by a defendant in a small claims case to formally reply to the lawsuit and to state whether they agree with the claim or if they disagree. It also allows the defendant to ask the court for money from the person who sued them (a counterclaim).
The court describes it as: To provide the defendant(s) with a formal document to reply to the small claims summons and complaint. Voluntary form. Available in Spanish.
Where this fits in a case
RespondStage: Respond
This form is used by a defendant who has received a small claims summons and complaint to respond to the case. It is also used if the defendant wants to file their own claim against the person who sued them.
Usually filed by the person responding.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The defendant, or an authorized representative of the defendant, fills out this form. It is a voluntary form. Great news, it is also available in Spanish.
- What if I don't disagree with the claim?
- If you do not dispute the plaintiff's claim, you can check box 1, which means you agree with the plaintiff's claim.
- Can I ask for money back using this form?
- Yes, you can file a counterclaim/demand against the plaintiff. If you are asking for more than $5,000 for a personal injury counterclaim, the case might not stay in small claims court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.
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