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Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 to 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 to 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 to 1-21-1403 § 1-21-1006

Proceedings when defendant appears.

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Operative Text

Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-403, 1-21-1001 to 1-21-1017, 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211, 1-21-1301 to 1-21-1304, 1-21-1401 to 1-21-1403 § 1-21-1006
     1-21-1006.   Proceedings when defendant appears.

The defendant may, but is not required to, file a written answer
to the plaintiff's complaint. Each party may be allowed to amend
any complaint or answer the party files.
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Plain English

Wyoming statute § 1-21-1006 governs what happens in a small claims or summary eviction proceeding once the defendant shows up. Under this rule, a defendant who appears in court is not obligated to submit a written answer to the plaintiff's complaint beforehand, though they are permitted to do so. Either party—plaintiff or defendant—may also be allowed to amend any complaint or answer they have already filed.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

As the plaintiff in a proceeding under § 1-21-1006, a landlord or property manager should be prepared for the possibility that the defendant will appear without having filed a written answer. Compliant operators generally keep their complaint documentation thorough and up to date, since either side may seek to amend their filings during the proceeding. Being ready to respond to an amended answer or to request an amendment to the complaint itself is a standard part of managing these cases.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 1-21-1006, a tenant who is named as a defendant has the right to appear in court without first filing a written answer—showing up is enough to participate in the proceeding. Tenants also have the option to file a written answer if they choose, and either party may be permitted to amend their filings. Tenants who want to understand how these procedural options apply to their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Wyoming housing law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1205
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1210
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1014
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1204
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1207
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1001
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1208
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1301
Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1304

Related Rules

§ 1
Persons entitled to summary process
§ 3
Judgment and execution; costs; appeal
§ 5
Appeal; bond; actions thereon; waiver; appeal of waiver or periodic payments; notice of decision

Source Information

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