§ 120-10.4. Answering a notice of intent. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 120‑10.4.  Answering anotice of intent.

Within 10 days after serviceof the notice of intent on a contestee, a contestee shall file a written answerwith the clerk. The contestee's answer shall admit or deny the allegations onwhich the contestant relies, or state that the contestee has no knowledge orinformation concerning an allegation which shall be deemed denial, and stateany other defenses, in law or fact, on which the contestee relies and anydifferent or additional issues the contestee wants considered. The answer shallbe signed by the contestee and shall be verified in accordance with Rule 11(b)of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The failure to file an answer shall be deemedto be a general denial of the allegations. (2005‑3, s. 2.)