§ 7A-218. Answer of defendant. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 7A‑218.  Answerof defendant.

At any time prior to the time set for trial, the defendant may file awritten answer admitting or denying all or any of the allegations in thecomplaint, or pleading new matter in avoidance. No particular form is required,but it is sufficient if in a form to enable a person of common understanding toknow the nature of the defense intended. A general denial of all theallegations of the complaint is permissible.

Failure of defendant to file a written answer after being subjected tothe jurisdiction of the court over his person constitutes a general denial. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 691, s. 20.)