The defendants have not yet filed a formal response with the court.

The defendants have not filed formal responses to the charges, although they deny them.

As of Friday, the defendants had not filed a response.

He wrote that the other defendants who did answer filed a joint and several answer.

Be aware that the defendant may file a counterclaim against you.

The defendant could then file another exceptio, and so on.

The defendants filed a motion to suppress with the trial court.

The defendants filed an answer by way of opposition thereto.

The defendants have not yet filed answers to the complaint.

If an agreement is not reached, the defendant may file a lawsuit against the county.