After receiving the defense, the plaintiff needs to make corresponding answers and answers to the questions in the defense, confirm the facts put forward in the defense, restore the true situation to the maximum extent, and facilitate the court to make the most fair and reasonable judgment. The plaintiff has the right to request to see the defense, and the court shall send a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days from the date of receiving the defense; Increase your own evidence according to the defendant's defense content, and prepare to give evidence, cross-examine and debate in court.

The defense is a document that the defendant (person), counterclaim, appellee and respondent (respondent) reply and refute the contents of the complaint, counterclaim, appeal and retrial application (complaint) within the statutory time limit, and it is one of the most frequently used languages in the complaint. The right of defense is a right given to the parties in the defendant position by law. They have the freedom to deal with the right of defense, and they can reply or be silent. However, because defense is of great significance-defense is conducive to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the defendant (person); It is conducive to the people's court to judge right and wrong on the basis of a comprehensive understanding of the case and make a correct judgment. Therefore, we should pay enough attention to the right of reply and actively submit a reply in the form of a reply.

How soon will the trial begin after the expiration of the defense?

15 After the expiration of the defense period, the court may hold a court session. According to the law, 1. The court must serve the case on the other party within 5 days after taking the summary procedure, and give the other party a defense period of 15 days. After the expiration of the trial, the case can be closed within 3 months; 2. If the court adopts ordinary procedures, it must serve the other party within 5 days after filing the case, giving the other party a 15 defense period and a 30-day proof period (which can be covered by 15 defense period). After the expiration of the time limit for adducing evidence, the court may hold a court session and close the case within six months.

Legal basis:

code of civil law

Article 125

The people's court shall send a copy of the indictment to the defendant within five days from the date of filing the case, and the defendant shall submit a reply within fifteen days from the date of receipt. The defense shall specify the defendant's name, gender, age, nationality, occupation, work unit, residence and contact information; The name and domicile of the legal person or other organization and the name, position and contact information of the legal representative or principal responsible person. The people's court shall send a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days from the date of receiving the defense.