Sec. 10. The contestee shall appear and answer the petition by the day fixed in the notice issued under section 8 of this chapter unless the court extends the time for good cause. The contestee may:
(1) present any defense or answer that the contestee has to the allegations of the petition under an answer of general denial;
(2) file a special answer; or
(3) both.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections
Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices
3-12-8-1. Persons Entitled to Contest
3-12-8-2.5. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote; Exception
3-12-8-5.5. Verified Petition; Filing Fee; Cause Number
3-12-8-6. Contest of Election; Content of Verified Petition
3-12-8-6.5. Amendment of Verified Petition
3-12-8-8. Notice of Contest; Service of Notice
3-12-8-10. Appearance and Answer by Contestee; Time; Defense, Answer, or Special Answer
3-12-8-11. Party to Proceeding; Stating Right or Claim by Answer or Counterclaim
3-12-8-15. Venue of Trial of Contest for Office
3-12-8-17.5. Special Election; Corrected Canvass of Votes; Certificate of Election
3-12-8-18. Hearing; Circuit Court Clerk to Certify Determination
3-12-8-19. Hearing; Judgment and Determination of Court Final
3-12-8-20. Disqualification of Judge; Certification; Appointment of Special Judge