39 CFR 952.10 v2 – Answer
(a) The answer shall contain a concise statement admitting, denying, or explaining each of the allegations set forth in the complaint.
Terms Used In 39 CFR 952.10 v2
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
(b) Any facts alleged in the complaint which are not denied or are expressly admitted in the answer may be considered as proved, and no further evidence regarding these facts need be adduced at the hearing.
(c) The answer shall be signed personally by an individual Respondent, or in the case of a partnership by one of the partners, or, in the case of a corporation or association, by an officer thereof.
(d) The answer shall set forth Respondent’s address, electronic mail address, and telephone number or the name, address, electronic mail address, and telephone number of an attorney representing Respondent.
(e) The answer shall affirmatively state whether the Respondent will appear in person or by counsel at the hearing.
(f) In lieu of appearing at the hearing in person or by counsel, Respondent may request that the matter be submitted for determination pursuant to § 952.17(b)(10).