R. Proc. Evic. Actn. 7

As amended through December 6, 2023
Rule 7 - Answers

On or before the initial return date, the defendant shall answer, indicating whether the defendant admits or denies the allegations of the complaint. If the defendant does not have sufficient information to determine whether or not an allegation of the complaint is true, the defendant shall so state. The defendant's answer shall also state in short and plain terms any defenses the defendant wishes to assert to the plaintiff's claims. No fee may be imposed for filing an answer.

R. Proc. Evic. Actn. 7

Added Dec. 9, 2008, effective 1/1/2009; amended Aug. 29, 2022, effective 9/24/2022; amended Dec. 8, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.