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Chapter 18

Form 18-8

For a general discussion of the action on a sworn account, see section 14.21 in this manual.

Pattern Requests for Admissions—Sworn Account

1.Admit or Deny

that Plaintiff sold to Defendant the goods, wares, merchandise, or services described in the invoice attached as Exhibit [exhibit number/letter].

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2.Admit or Deny

that on [date], Plaintiff sold to Defendant the goods, wares, merchandise, or services described in the statement of account attached as Exhibit [exhibit number/letter].

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3.Admit or Deny

that Defendant received the goods, wares, merchandise, or services described in the invoice referred to in request number 1.

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4.Admit or Deny

that Defendant accepted the goods, wares, merchandise, or services delivered by Plaintiff and referred to in request number 1.

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5.Admit or Deny

that the goods, wares, merchandise, or services referred to in request number 1. were deliv­ered to Defendant by Plaintiff in the quantities shown on the attached Exhibit [exhibit number/letter].

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6.Admit or Deny

that the price[s] charged for the goods, wares, merchandise, or services referred to in request number 1. [was/were] the price[s] agreed to by Defendant.

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7.Admit or Deny

that the balance shown on the invoices referred to in request number 1. represents the value of the goods, wares, merchandise, or services delivered to Defendant by Plaintiff.

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8.Admit or Deny

that the prices charged for the goods, wares, merchandise, or services referred to in request number 1. were the usual and customary prices therefor at the time when delivered and in the county where delivered.

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9.Admit or Deny

that the principal amount due to Plaintiff from Defendant for the goods, wares, merchandise, or services referred to in request number 1. was $[amount] as of the date of filing of Plaintiff’s original petition.

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10.Admit or Deny

that except for any credits or payments shown on the attached Exhibit [exhibit number/letter], Defendant has failed to pay the amount due Plaintiff on the account that is the subject of this suit.

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11.Admit or Deny

that on [date], Plaintiff presented to Defendant a claim for payment of the outstanding balance referred to in request number 9.

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12.Admit or Deny

that the goods, wares, merchandise, or services received by Defendant from Plaintiff conform to all representations and warranties made, if any.

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13.Admit or Deny

that the goods, wares, merchandise, or services referred to in request number 1. were never rejected, disputed, or returned by Defendant.

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Attach exhibit(s).